ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Engineering Wins Esteemed JFM 'Emerging Scholar Best Paper Prize'
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾engineering researchers have won the Journal of Fluid Mechanics' 2023 "Emerging Scholar Best Paper" award, which was selected from among nearly 400 eligible papers published in the journal.
Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition
A study by ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Receives Gift to Support Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, FAU's collaborative hub for programs focused on environmental sustainability, received a significant gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.
Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins FAU
The ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.
VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
ÃÙȦ×ÊÔ´Õ¾Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.