The FAU Tech Runway Venture Program provides the most promising companies and talented entrepreneurs with the resources, services and guidance to build and scale their startups.At Tech Runway, experts have created a program that harnesses and directs the entrepreneurial spirit, providing a complete ecosystem for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, innovative students, faculty, alumni and the community.Program participants receive more than $100,000 in resources and services, including but not limited to:Structured team-based mentoringEntrepreneurial educationIntroductions to potential sources of early-stage capitalPrograms and resources from FAU's Innovation and Business DevelopmentMarketing and business support from college internsPitch practice opportunitiesNetworking eventsAccess to regional business and technology eventsFree office hours from premier professional support firms (attorneys, accountants, etc.)Customer discovery programming (Market Validation Workshop or NSF I-Corps)Apply now to be a part of Venture Class 15 on Oct. 15 at https://www.fau.edu/techrunway/tech-runway-venture-program/

"Testing relationships among the gut microbiome, fitness, and behavior in songbirds"When: Monday October 28, 2024 8:30am-10:00amWhere: FAU Sanson Science, Room SC 141Advisor: Dr. Rindy AndersonCommittee: Drs. Colin Hughes, John Baldwin and Ashkaan FahimipourZoom link: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/3383465227?pwd=KIoDpJA4b4Or81yM1PzU4jUiTk5wDI.1&omn=85306617883Password: Slevin

Jacqueline (Stotler) Hammack: "What’s your point?: An investigation into the relationship between infants’ deictic communicative behaviors and interactional qualities during free play with their mothers"Committee Chair: Teresa Wilcox, Ph.D.Committee Members: Robin Vallacher, Ph.D.; David Bjorklund, Ph.D.; Hila Gvirts, Ph.D.; Gizelle Anzures, Ph.D.October 28, 2024 at 10:00 AMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Behavioral Sciences Building (BS-12), room 245

In this lecture, Dr. Wagner deeply explores the White House race, utilizing engaging visuals and recent political events. He delves into controversies and developments shaping the race, analyzing political media, parties, interest groups, and public opinion. Beyond punditry, Dr. Wagner examines factors influencing the race and predicting victory. Through political history and research on evolving political media and processes, he uncovers insights into modern politics. Presenting survey findings, media clips, and insightful analysis, Dr. Wagner combines visuals, data, and occasional humor to illustrate how events, technology, media, and political actors shape the next president's identity."Excellent lecture with wonderful audience interaction." OLLI Patron

Coraline Kandassamy: "Ipòp Kréyòl: Oraliture and identity in the French West Indies"Committee Co-Chairs: Mary Ann Gosser Esquilín Ph.D., and Andrés Espinoza Arguto Ph.D.Committee Member: Marquese McFerguson Ph.D.October 28, 2024 at 11 AMIn Person: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Campus, Culture and Society Building (CU-97), Room 301

Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Consortium Board of Directors MeetingDate: Monday, October 28th, 2024Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmLocation: Via ZoomPursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Office of Graduate Medical Education at comgme@health.fau.edu. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency by calling TDD via TDD No. (561) 297-2130.