FAU Gets $736,000 from NASA to Study Coastal Carbon Budget from Space
The FAU Harbor Branch project will use satellite images, hydrodynamic modeling and field work in the Gulf of Mexico. FAU is among 10 in the nation and the only university in Florida selected by NASA.
How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?
According to a new study by researchers at FAU Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.
Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5
A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.
Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed
A numerical study by FAU Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.
Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles
A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.
Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series
FAU's Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.
FAU Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class
FAU Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."
Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.
Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.
FAU's Ruth Tappen Named '2021 Alliance World Class Faculty' Honoree
Ruth M. Tappen, Ed.D., RN, FAAN, in FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was recently recognized as the "2021 Alliance World Class Faculty" honoree by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance.