- FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture SeriesFlorida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
- FAU's Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET FellowRandy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
- Study Uses AI to Interpret American Sign Language in Real-timeA first-of-its-kind FAU engineering study is breaking barriers by accurately capturing complex hand gestures in sign language using computer vision.
- FAU Engineering Wins Esteemed JFM 'Emerging Scholar Best Paper Prize'FAU engineering 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 ConditionA study by FAU provides 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.
- New Research Identifies Ideal AI System Types for ManagersAs managers face more pressure in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the workflow, a study from researchers at FAU and two other schools offers insights to help managers adapt.
- FAU Receives Gift to Support Next Generation of Environmental StewardsThe 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.
- FAU Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research CapabilitiesFAU has 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.
- VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis EncountersAn FAU College 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 ChallengesAn FAU College 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 2020FAU researchers 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.
- FAU REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning InflationThe years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.
- FAU Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic FishA 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.
- FAU Poll: Presidential Race Tightens Across Key Battleground StatesLatest FAU polls reveal a highly competitive landscape in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both the presidential and U.S. Senate races showing narrow Democratic leads.
- Poll: Races Neck-and-Neck in Final Weeks, Florida Amendments May PassThe latest polls reveal tight national races and Florida amendments on the cusp of passing.
- FAU Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current EnergyFAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
- Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a DecadeUsing a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.
- New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island FoxFAU was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.
- Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New StudyA study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
- FAU BEPI Poll: Hispanics Wary of Economic Outlook Ahead of ElectionHispanic consumers are hesitant about the long-term outlook for the United States economy as the presidential election approaches, according to a new poll from the Business and Economic Polling Initiative.
- Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two YearsThe supply chain index rose to its highest reading in the past two years in September, signaling that the logistics industry has recovered, according to researchers at FAU and four other schools.
- Iliamna Lake Harbor Seals Genetically Isolated from Pacific OceanA new genetic study led by FAU Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.
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