NEWS & EVENTS
FAU EVENTS
- AI in Science and MedicineJun 8, 2023 11:30 AM | This course provides an introduction to the basic principles, methods, and applications of deep artificial neural networks to scientific data with an emphasis on medical image data. Students will learn how AI can be used in a variety of scientific contexts, from analyzing images for diagnostics or predicting outcomes, to uncovering new insights into biological processes. The course will cover the fundamentals of AI including mathematical tools related to linear algebra, calculus and probability theory as well as discuss practical implementations such as network architectures and optimization algorithms. Furthermore, students will apply these concepts to real-world problems by building their own AI models using software packages like Pytorch. Finally, the course will emphasize ethical considerations when applying AI systems within a healthcare context. This class is designed for both science and medical students looking to gain experience in machine learning techniques geared towards medical image analysis.Course NumbersUndergraduateCourse Number: MAT-4930CRN: 12692GraduateCourse Number: MAP-6436CRN: 12691Questions?Email whahn@fau.edu
- Hurricane PreparednessJun 8, 2023 1:00 PM | Please join the Department of Emergency Management & Department of Housing & Residential Education in the lobby of IVA South to get tips on how to prepare for this hurricane season.
- Q&A Sessions for Fall 23 New International StudentsJun 9, 2023 9:00 AM | These special virtual sessions are for newly admitted international students to assist new students in transitioning successfully to Florida Atlantic University. Students will have a chance to get your questions and concerns answered during our Q&A sessions. Each session will be approximately 60 minutes. Registration is required to join the session.
- Criminal Justice Summer CampJun 11, 2023 12:00 AM | Each year, high school students who want to become future justice-seekers join us for a week-long camp filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and up-close opportunities to see the criminal justice system in action!
- Criminal Justice Summer CampJun 12, 2023 12:00 AM | Each year, high school students who want to become future justice-seekers join us for a week-long camp filled with one-of-a-kind experiences and up-close opportunities to see the criminal justice system in action!
NEWS DESK
- In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do AlignA new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.
- Report: Average Renter in Much of U.S. Needs $100,000 SalaryThe average renter in 11 U.S. markets must make a six-figure annual salary to avoid being classified as rent-burdened
- Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., Recognized as Highly Cited Google ScholarFAU engineering professor's scientific publications have garnered more than 30,000 citations over the last five years (2018 to 2023), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 88.
- Study: Falling Florida Home Prices Still Significantly OvervaluedAtlanta and Detroit are the nation's two most overvalued housing markets, but Florida is the state where prices are well out of line with historical trends
- Drone Squads from The Cane Institute Sweep National CompetitionFour teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.
