Behind the Science
The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute connects with scientists in an interview-type setting to learn the story behind what inspired researchers to pursue a career in ocean science. This platform also offers a question and answer session.
You can watch a recent talk or sign up for an upcoming live session through Zoom.
Virtual Research in Action
Through this series, individual FAU faculty members offer live discussions of their research, ranging from why songbirds sing, to cyberbullying to sea-level rising. After their brief presentation, there’s a question and answer session with virtual audience members.
You can watch a recent talk or sign up for an upcoming live session through Zoom.
Frontiers in Science
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science hosts experts from a range of scientific disciplines that speak about a variety of topics from artificial intelligence to geology of glaciers and more.
Sign up for an upcoming live session through Zoom.
Research Cafe
During this more informal chat with faculty members, you’ll hear two different brief presentations by research faculty or graduate students. This platform opens up to interaction via question and answers between the researcher and the audience.
Watch previous sessions. Stay tuned for more talks in the near future.
The Unsung Heroes of South Florida Theatre
Theatre Lab housed by FAU's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters produces inspiring world-class monologues and performances, workshops and conversations from leading playwrights and theatre artists.
Keep an eye out for upcoming online performances.
Virtual Resources for Teachers, Students and Ocean Lovers of All Ages
Bring Ocean Science for a Better World right into your home with virtual resources from FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI). Online offerings include lectures, interviews with marine scientists, activities for children and much more. Check out the information below to learn about these great opportunities for teachers, students and ocean lovers of all ages.
Check out all of HBOI's virtual resources here.
FAU Thrive
Laura Vernon, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and provost fellow of student mental health, provides wellness talks, ways students can get involved in research and tips for getting through COVID-19.
Front Row Lecture Series
The Scripps Research Institute Florida, an on-campus partner of FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College offers talks from research scientists working on solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each video gives insight on the status of developmental vaccines and medicines, the strategies for the future of public health and more.
Brain Bites
A team of graduate students and postdoc researchers from the FAU Brain Institute offers the youth bite-size video podcasts that give insight into the neuroscience world in short, digestible episodes.
FAU Thinkers and Makers
Check out these educational videos by FAU’s I-SENSE designed to engage middle and high school students in computer science and engineering.
How Does Your Brain Work?
Students from the FAU Brain Institute deliver short fun clips that discuss topics from how the brain receives energy, to how the immune system communicates with the brain, to getting sick and more.
FAU Brain Institute Virtual Field Trip
Researchers from FAU's Brain Institute “Fun Fridays” program provide neuroscience lessons to students at the Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center. Postdoctoral fellow Lorena Areal, Ph.D., shows how neurons can be visualized using microscopy in a virtual field trip.
Harbor Branch Virtual Club
Create your next marine scientist with the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) virtual club. Dive into fun topics, sea animal discoveries, educational activities and important research happenings at HBOI.