Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.
FAU Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study
FAU researchers are conducting a study in adults 60 and older to improve public health by providing information about how human memory changes with age - and you can help.
New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes
FAU has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.
Water Quality Woes in S.W. Florida Linked to Seeping Septic Systems
Multiple lines of evidence from a multi-year microbial source tracking study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.
Greater Empathy in Adolescents Helps Prevent Bias-based Cyberbullying
A study by FAU researcher Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., is the first to explore empathy types in early adolescents and its relationship to race-based and religion-based online bullying.
FAU Names New Dean of Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Florida Atlantic University has announced Valery Forbes, Ph.D., as its new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, effective Aug. 10.
New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection
FAU researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.
Online Chair Yoga Viable for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia
During the pandemic, FAU researchers evaluated a remotely supervised online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia and measured clinical outcomes virtually via Zoom under the remote guidance.
FAU's Hari Kalva, Ph.D., Inducted into National Academy of Inventors®
Hari Kalva, Ph.D., an associate chair and professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been recognized for his innovation in video compression and communication.
Study Shows Hydrology Impacts on West Florida's Continental Shelf
FAU Harbor Branch researcher and collaborator demonstrate the impacts of climate warming and water management on West Florida's Continental Shelf using a high-resolution simulation model.