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Vladimir Kulić, Ph.D.

FAU Professor Serves as Guest Curator for MoMA Exhibit

By | July 10, 2018

Vladimir Kulić, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Architecture within the College for Design and Social Inquiry, is a guest curator for an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.

Alzheimer

'Skinny Fat' in Older Adults May Predict Alzheimer's Risk

By | July 5, 2018

A novel study has found that "skinny fat" - the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high fat mass - may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults.

The Veteran Florida’s Entrepreneurship Program consists of a self-paced online module, periodic on premise workshops and a cohort-based class for a small group of veteran entrepreneurs.

FAU Selected for Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program

By | July 3, 2018

FAU has been selected as a network partner by the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, which offers qualified veterans the opportunity to receive an entrepreneurship education.

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FAU Pine Jog Celebrates 10 Years of Schools 'Going Green'

By | June 26, 2018

Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Environmental Education Center recently celebrated the Green Schools Class of 2018 at the 10th annual Green Schools Awards at FAU's Boca Raton campus.

Alzheimer

FAU Enrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program

By | June 21, 2018

FAU's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.

Cybersecurity, Cyberattacks, National Science Foundation, Data Breaches, Internet of Things

Report Gives 24-hour View of Cyberattacks in Florida, U.S.

By | June 20, 2018

Researchers from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently launched FloridaSOAR, a first-of-its-kind, large-scale analysis of the magnitude of compromised Internet of Things devices globally.

Marine Sponges, Sea Sponges, Antibiotics, Drug Development, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Deep-sea Sponges May Hold Key to Antibiotic Drug Resistance

By | June 19, 2018

Scientists from FAU's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have identified several strains of actinobacteria derived from sea sponges that have potent antifungal, anti-MRSA and antibacterial activities.

Pilot Study, Immunization, Pediatrics, Needles, Injections, Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Headset Reduces Children's Fear of Needles

By | June 18, 2018

A study led by an affiliate faculty member in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first to use a 3D virtual reality headset to test this tool as a distraction method in a pediatric setting.

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Four FAU High Students Named National Merit Recipients

By | June 14, 2018

Four Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named winners of the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

HRSA, Grant, Nursing, Nursing Students, Primary Care, Veterans, Underserved Populations

HRSA $2.8 Million Grant Will Enhance RN Role in Primary Care

By | June 14, 2018

FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will establish a primary care workforce of BSN degree students who are practice ready and willing to serve veterans and patients in rural and underserved communities.