College of Science News

FAU Study: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
March 02, 2026
Researchers at FAU and collaborators at Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania) conducted a long-term study to directly compare these two sources of influence.
FAU Riverwoods Featured in PBS Documentary: The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
February 27, 2026
Florida Atlantic Riverwoods Field Lab Manager, Amber Moore, M.S., served as an expert on the Kissimmee River in a newly released PBS documentary on the Everglades. Moore discusses the restoration of the natural flow to the...
Over 100 Microscopes Donated to Broward County Parks and Recreation by Department of Biological Sciences
February 26, 2026
The Department of Biological Sciences donated over 100 microscopes to Broward County Parks and Recreation to support STEAM education and environmental programs in local parks.
Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
February 26, 2026
Florida Atlantic University researchers study how plastic-derived oleamide influences predator-prey behavior. Results of the study, published in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, reveal that exposure...
Urban Planning Graduate Student Places First at 2026 Future of Florida Summit
February 26, 2026
Congratulations to Nick Meyl, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning student, who placed first at the 2026 Future of Florida Summit for his project, “Safe Housing Incentives & Expedited Land Development Act (SHIELD).”
ECOS Receives Grant Funding from Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back for Third Consecutive Year
February 23, 2026
Florida Atlantic University's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) has received a $10,000 grant from the Palm Beach International Boat Show to strengthen graduate research and community outreach.
The Catalyst for Change: FAU Unlocks New Design for Faster, Cleaner Carbon Dioxide Conversion
February 23, 2026
Discover how Assistant Professor Zhu-Lin Xie, Ph.D., and his team are pioneering new molecular catalysts to transform harmful carbon dioxide into high-value fuels and chemical products.
Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida’s Coral Reefs
February 17, 2026
Hear from a panel of leading scientists and conservationists who will discuss ways to better understand, treat and restore these fragile ecosystems on Feb. 25. Register today for this free event!
Faculty Spotlight: Ashley Artese, Ph.D., Advances Cancer Survivorship Research
February 13, 2026
ESHP Assistant Professor Ashley Artese, Ph.D., is exploring how a combined aerobic exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation program could improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.
Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon
February 12, 2026
Sixty students competed in the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon, racing to develop innovative solutions for extending human health span over an intense three-day challenge.
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