National Academy of Sciences Names Alex Keene Kavli Fellow
Alex Keene, Ph.D., a leading neuroscientist, has been named a Kavli Fellow by The National Academy of Sciences. He is only the second faculty member at FAU to receive this recognition.
Alarming Surges of Firearm Deaths in School-age Children
Researchers in FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine examined trends of deaths from firearms among U.S. schoolchildren from 1999 to 2017, and found that 38,942 firearm-related deaths occurred in 5 to 18 year olds.
Children with Autism Are 'In-tune' With Mom's Feelings
A study assessing the ability of children with and without autism spectrum disorder to recognize facial emotions in familiar faces shows no differences in these two groups of children.
NSF CAREER Award Aimed at Key Information in Emergencies
A $500,011 NSF grant awarded to a researcher in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science will focus on evacuation route planning, resource assignment, and transportation resilience.
FAU Hosts 2019 Violence Summit
FAU's Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work recently hosted the 2019 Violence Summit.
It's a 100 Percent 'Match' for FAU's Soon-to-be Physicians!
FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine soon-to-be graduates celebrated "Match Day." The class of 2019 achieved a 100 percent match and now know where they will spend the next few years of training as residents.
FAU to Host 2019 Pre-Health Professions and Graduate Week
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University is bringing health-related graduate programs and its students together for the 2019 Pre-Health Professions Week and Graduate Fair.
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Celebrates 40 Years
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently celebrated 40 years of excellence during a special anniversary event at the college to support initiatives for education, research and community service.
FAU Inducted as Chapter of Association for Women in Science
FAU's Association for Women in Science chapter will be dedicated to promoting diversity as well as supporting women in scientific careers.
FAU Receives Record-breaking Engineers' Council Awards
With 10 awards, FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science had the largest designation to a singular entity in the nine-year history in Florida, representing 22 percent of the total awards in 2019.