FAU Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
FAU has received a transformational gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner in support of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability.
FAU Harbor Branch Announces 2026 Ocean Science Lecture Series
Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."
FAU Inductees of Florida Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Three FAU researchers - Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. - were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.
Hurricane Season Ends, But Weather Woes Push Floridians to Move
A new FAU survey finds 36% of Floridians have moved or may move due to hurricanes, flooding and heat; more than 60% fear stronger storms and floods, and nearly half worry about rising home-insurance costs.
Muscle Protein Linked to Exercise Opens New Way to Treat Alzheimer's
A study by FAU researchers and collaborators in a mouse model has unveiled a novel strategy that has the potential to combat Alzheimer's disease by targeting muscle health.
FAU Study: Drones Map Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Site Hotspots
Drones and field surveys show how beach slopes and human structures shape loggerhead turtle nesting in South Florida, offering key insights to protect these endangered turtles.
Discovery to Display: FAU Unveils the 'Art of Science' Winners
FAU's Art of Science showcases stunning research-inspired images submitted by students, faculty and staff. Explore more than 200 entries and vote for your favorite in the People's Choice Award.
FAU Secures $1.4 Million Grant to Save Wildlife in Florida Everglades
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science has received a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers grant to study dry-season prey in the Everglades and its impact on wading bird nesting success and ecosystem restoration.
FAU's CAROSEL Offers New 'Spin' on Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring
FAU Harbor Branch's CAROSEL is an autonomous underwater system that tracks nutrient exchanges between sediments and water in real time, revealing impacts on water quality and ecosystem health.
'Frazzled' Fruit Flies Help Unravel How Neural Circuits Stay Wired
FAU scientists have discovered that the protein Frazzled (DCC in humans) fine-tunes neuron connections, keeping signals fast and precise - key to a fruit fly's rapid escape reflex and healthy nervous system.