FAU Jupiter News



Groupers, Endangered Species, Acoustic Monitoring Systems, Deep Neural Networks, Marine Science, Engineering, Nassau Grouper

'Eavesdropping' on Groupers' Mating Calls Key to Survival

By | December 12, 2018

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and FAU's Harbor Branch have developed a novel technique to identify groupers by their sounds or grouper calls using deep neural networks.

Blue Ribbon event

ADHUS Named Only 2018 National 'Blue Ribbon' School in PBC

By | December 12, 2018

FAU's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) unveiled its National Blue Ribbon distinction awarded by the U.S. Department of Education at a recent announcement ceremony.

High-intensity interval exercise, exercise physiology, obesity, cognitive dysfunction, exercise science

Type of Exercise Halts Cognitive Decline in Obese People

By | December 10, 2018

FAU researchers have discovered what might be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals using an effective form of exercise - high-intensity interval exercise.

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Philanthropy, Schmidt Family Foundation, Donors, Anniversary, Dedication Ceremony

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine Honors Donors at Ceremony

By | December 6, 2018

FAU hosted a dedication ceremony and reception to celebrate a major milestone and to honor benefactors Barbara and Richard Schmidt and philanthropists Lisa and Michael Kaufman, and Dr. Charles H. Hennekens.

United Nations, International Telecommunication Union, Physics,
Cyber Threats, Quantum Secure Communication

FAU to Serve on Specialized Agency of the United Nations

By | December 5, 2018

FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is among a handful of academic institutions in the U.S. appointed to serve on the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations.

Although research is mixed on the effectiveness of texting/handheld bans for overall traffic fatalities, the study’s findings indicate that motorcyclists are at elevated risk of being a victim of distracted driving and thus could greatly benefit from these policies.

Laws to Curb Use of Cell Phones Save Lives of Motorcyclists

By | December 5, 2018

Laws to ban or curb drivers' use of cell phones and other handheld devices have greatly reduced the rate of fatalities for motorcyclists, according to a new study by faculty at FAU and the University of Miami.

Magar Fellowship

FAU Launches MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at MPFI

By | November 29, 2018

FAU recently announced the launch of the MaryLynn Magar Fellowship at the Max Planck Academy at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Neurology, Patent Applications, Neuroscience, Biotechnology

Innovative Stroke Treatment Leads to Patent Applications

By | November 29, 2018

An innovative agent that has been used for decades to treat alcohol-use disorder is showing real promise for the treatment of stroke and has resulted in a U.S. patent application for a neuroscientist at FAU.

Signing MOU

FAU and Max Planck Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Academy

By | November 27, 2018

The Florida Atlantic University Max Planck Academy on the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter stands to redefine approaches to STEM education, not just in South Florida, but nationwide.

Steve Clemons

Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Steve Clemons

By | November 19, 2018

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter Presents Steve Clemons, Editor-at-Large of 'The Atlantic'