Depressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies' Mood and Mutual Touch
A study using EEG is the first to show that feeding method (breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding) in depressed and non-depressed mothers boosts infants' mood, neuroprotection and mutual affectionate touch.
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child's Friendships
An FAU study is the first to use longitudinal data to examine the interplay between being nice, being mean and friendship quality and experiences among children in fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted
FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.
FAU High Students Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Candidates
Florida Atlantic University High School students Christopher Cox and Paris Prince have been named candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Digital Health Divide Runs Deep in Older Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Researchers from FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have identified factors and reasons for digital health disparities in older adults, which have important implications for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Breaking the Chains of Incarceration in African American Males
Researchers from FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice and Charles E. Schmidt College of Science developed an approach for re-entry programs that addresses centuries of oppression and segregation.
FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black/African American History Month
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.
FAU Earns National Recognition for Diversity in Engineering
The American Society of Engineering Education has recognized the College of Engineering and Computer Science as a national leader in diversity in engineering for its commitment to inclusive excellence.
FAU High Student Named Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Florida Atlantic University High School student Devin Willis was named a scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition.
FAU Develops Simplified COVID-19 Diagnostic Method to Ramp Up Testing
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have developed a simplified COVID-19 testing protocol that is rapid, reliable and offers distinct advantages with less labor, expertise and equipment needed.