Projects
Smart Sensors and AI for Coastal Destination Resilience
September 16, 2025
Florida’s coastal destinations face overlapping pressures from overtourism, resident–visitor tension, and climate-related hazards (e.g., extreme heat, red tide).
Nervous System Aging and Glia: Modeling with Experimental Insights
September 16, 2025
Why do brains slow down with age? We think astrocytes, support cells that feed and protect neurons, hold key answers.
Enhancing Child Welfare Research and Translation through AI
September 16, 2025
Our AI assistant will extract key risk factors from notes and reports, converting them into actionable, plain-language insights that support evidence-based decisions.
Mitochondrial Damage by Amyloid-Beta in Alzheimer’s Disease
September 16, 2025
Alzheimer’s disease involves the buildup of a protein fragment called amyloid-beta (Aβ).
Support the Future of Research and Innovation
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program at Florida Atlantic University is launching its pilot year with a bold vision: to build long-term, multidisciplinary research teams that empower students and faculty to tackle real-world challenges together.
We are currently seeking founding sponsors and partners who share our commitment to innovation, education, and workforce development. Your support can help us:
- Launch and sustain high-impact student research teams
- Expand access to hands-on learning in AI, data science, and emerging technologies
- Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration across colleges and industries
- Prepare the next generation of researchers, engineers, and leaders
Support Undergraduate Research
Why Partner With VIP?
- Visibility: Be recognized as a founding supporter of a transformative program
- Talent Pipeline: Connect with highly motivated, research-trained students
- Impact: Support projects aligned with your organization’s mission and values
We are currently in our pilot year and welcome conversations with potential sponsors interested in shaping the future of the program.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact us at vip@fau.edu