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FAU Researchers Explore Quantum Computing to Predict Lung Cancer

By | November 2, 2026

FAU engineering researchers investigated how quantum computing could improve machine learning for lung cancer prediction when healthcare datasets are limited.

FAU Receives NSF Grant to Prepare Future AI, Robotics Workforce

By | October 22, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have received a $500,000 NSF grant to integrate AI, digital twins and robotics experimentation, advancing research and training in intelligent systems.

FAU Hosts Treasury and SBA Leaders to Discuss Critical Technologies

By | October 15, 2026

FAU recently welcomed Treasury and SBA Leaders for Discussions on Critical Technologies

FAU Researcher Asks: Can AI Understand Space, Time and Pain?

By | October 14, 2026

A Florida Atlantic researcher suggests that patterns in language alone may explain more of AI's apparent understanding than previously thought, raising new questions about what these systems actually know.

FAU Receives NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce

By | October 6, 2026

FAU has received a $200,000 NIST award to strengthen the quantum cybersecurity workforce across South Florida and the Treasure Coast through hands-on training, curriculum development and career pathways.

FAU Welcomes 250 High School Students for Engineer Your Future Day

By | October 5, 2026

FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted Engineer Your Future Day, giving high school students hands-on opportunities to explore engineering and computer science alongside faculty and students.

Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch

By | October 1, 2026

Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.

FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer

By | September 30, 2026

Raman spectroscopy and machine learning correctly classified normal skin, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma 81% to 84% of the time, showing promise for rapid, non-invasive skin cancer detection.

FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor

By | September 23, 2026

FAU Harbor Branch names internationally recognized optical oceanography expert Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., as its first Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor.