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FAU’s Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference
February 16, 2026
Study Snapshot: Researchers at FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a novel solution to key challenges in federated learning. Their system, called the personalized federated dual-branch framework...
FAU Awarded $4M in Federal Funding to Support Key Research Programs
February 04, 2026
FAU has secured $4 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2026 to support three transformative programs advancing national priorities in defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research....
FAU Launches New Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering
January 30, 2026
FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has launched the Center for Omics Technologies and Data Engineering (CODE), an interdisciplinary research hub that advances engineering-driven innovation at the intersection...
FAU Becomes State’s First University to Host Onsite Quantum Computer
January 27, 2026
Florida Atlantic University will become the first university in Florida to publicly host a large, dedicated quantum computer on site. FAU has signed an agreement with D-Wave Quantum Inc. to acquire and install the revolutionary...
FAU Engineering’s Ubicquia Innovation Center to Open in Spring
January 15, 2026
FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is establishing the Ubicquia Innovation Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (UICII) following a $1.5 million gift from the Aaron Family Foundation and Ubicquia, Inc. Opening...
FAU Engineers Decode Dementia Type Using AI and EEG Brainwave Analysis
December 10, 2025
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), gradually impairs memory, thinking and daily life. Because symptoms of AD and FTD often overlap, misdiagnosis is common. Traditional tools...
FAU Innovation for Next-Generation AI Factories Featured by NVIDIA
November 19, 2025
As artificial intelligence data centers expand in size and power demand, traditional air-cooling systems are struggling to keep high-density GPU clusters cool and efficient. Rising temperatures limit performance, increase...
FAU Engineering Lands NIH Grant to Study How the Brain Learns to ‘See’
November 17, 2025
Vision is one of our most fundamental senses, shaping how we perceive and interact with the world. For more than 12 million Americans with visual impairments, even small deficits can limit independence and quality of life....
Agentic AI Hackathon
November 12, 2025
This hackathon challenges participants to learn agentic AI frameworks, engage with industry mentors, and design impactful solutions to meaningful real-world problems. This hackathon is open to all FAU students.
FAU Engineering Study Takes a ‘Quantum Leap’ to Detect Kidney Disease
November 12, 2025
The kidney is one of the body’s most vital organs, responsible for filtering waste, balancing electrolytes and maintaining overall health. Any impairment to its function can lead to serious and often irreversible consequences. Chronic...