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Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson
March 11, 2026
Florida Atlantic University has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and...
Augmented Reality, Goggles, Man
March 11, 2026
Employment offers a pathway to independence, dignity and social connection, yet for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), access remains limited. Despite the well-documented benefits of work...
Air Force T-1A Jayhawk
March 04, 2026
FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a U.S. Air Force T-1A Jayhawk Mixed Reality (MR) and 3D Motion flight simulator, valued at approximately $4.5 million, through an in-kind grant from the United...
FAU's Federated Learning AI Model Presented at Top AI Conference
February 16, 2026
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 (pFedDB), redefines...
Federal Funding
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....
Omics Technologies
February 02, 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...
D-Wave Quantum Computer
January 30, 2026
Florida Atlantic University President Hasner recently announced the purchase of a D-Wave Advantage2 quantum computer, making FAU the first university in Florida to host a quantum computer on campus and marking a major milestone...
Quantum Announcement
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...
Jason Hallstrom, Ph.D.
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’s Isaac E. Elishakoff, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious J.S. Rao Medal
December 12, 2025
Isaac E. Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, is an internationally recognized expert in random vibrations, structural reliability and buckling of structures....