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Forest Floor to Treetops, Cameras Reveal Congo Basin’s Hidden Wildlife
October 08, 2026
FAU researchers used strategically placed infrared cameras from the forest floor to the canopy in Lomami National Park to create a 3D view of biodiversity, revealing new wildlife behaviors, mammal interactions, and more.
Florida Atlantic Brings Research and Leadership to Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit
October 06, 2026
Florida Atlantic University will bring senior leaders, faculty and researchers to the 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, Nov. 4–6 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
WPTV: FAU Graduate Student Uses Miss Fort Lauderdale Crown to Turn Science Into Action
October 05, 2026
A crown and a lab coat may seem like they belong in two very different worlds, but for Florida Atlantic University graduate student Paige Aldred, they serve the same purpose: getting people to care about the environment around...
Exploring the Edge of the Map: Acclaimed Deep-Sea Explorer Edith Widder, Ph.D., to Speak at Florida Atlantic Community Science Lecture Series
September 30, 2026
Join internationally renowned deep-sea explorer and conservationist Edith Widder, Ph.D., for an inspiring evening delving into the mysteries of the deep on Nov. 9, as part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series.
Following Darwin’s Footsteps: Students Dive Into Discovery in the Galápagos
September 30, 2026
Ten undergraduates embarked on a thrilling scientific adventure to the Galápagos Archipelago over the summer, as part of an inaugural faculty-led study abroad program to explore evolution and marine ecology in one of the...
ECOS Fall Kickoff Connects Students to Paid Fellowships, Field Trips, and Real-World Solutions
September 28, 2026
The popular event drew hundreds to ECOS's fall kickoff, showcasing the range of hands-on experiences available for students to transform their environmental interests into meaningful, real-world impact.
Sharks Can Hear Sounds Nearly 250 Feet Away and Find the Source
September 24, 2026
A new Florida Atlantic University study provides the first quantified evidence that free-swimming sharks can detect and respond to underwater sounds from distances extending nearly 250 feet.
$5 Million Program Launches to Turn FAU and NSU Research Into Real-World Environmental Solutions
September 24, 2026
Learn how this transformative program connects university researchers with government agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of environmental solutions to improve Southeast Florida's communities.
Exploring Eelgrass Ecosystems with WLW-ECOS Extern Chrishera Smith in the Pacific Northwest
September 18, 2026
Discover how Chrishera Smith’s WLW-ECOS summer externship at Friday Harbor Laboratories in the stunning San Juan Islands helped to unlock the secrets of eelgrass sediment.
FAU Presents ‘Path of the Panther' with Carlton Ward, Jr.
September 14, 2026
Florida Atlantic University presents “Path of the Panther: A Visual Journey to Preserve Wild Florida,” with National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. as part of the WLW Visiting Fellows Lecture Program and will...