As one of only 21 institutions in the nation to earn both Carnegie R1 and Opportunity University designations, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery and innovation, while prioritizing access and student success, to ensure that all students thrive.
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How Florida Atlantic Turns Research into Real-World Change
Scientists at Florida Atlantic are demonstrating a systematic approach to turning academic discoveries into public policy that improves lives.
A Decade of Leadership in Big Data
The Journal of Big Data, co-founded by Florida Atlantic researchers, is ranked No. 1 globally among peer journals and conferences in the domain.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Ultrasound Platform
Florida Atlantic is the first institution worldwide to combine advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into one platform, accelerating research and development of treatments for neurological disorders.
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