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Deep Dive: Family Caregivers' Journeys Navigating Alcohol Use Disorder

Researchers in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing explored the lived experiences of family caregivers of individuals with alcohol use disorder to better understand their needs.

March 19, 2025

Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys' Shorelines

�������� researchers, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, have developed a new GIS-based tool to identify the most effective stabilization methods to prevent erosion and damage in the Florida Keys.

March 18, 2025

�������� Data Analysis: Unrealized Losses at Banks Surge by $117 Billion

Unrealized losses on investment securities at banks in the United States rose in the last quarter of 2024 as interest rates rose during the quarter, according to an analysis by a finance professor at ��������.

March 18, 2025

Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed

A unique �������� engineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.

March 17, 2025

Blind to the Burn: Misconceptions About Skin Cancer Risk in the U.S.

Researchers in ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine investigated skin cancer risk perceptions and sun-protective behaviors in relation to sociodemographic factors in U.S. adults.

March 12, 2025

Data Analysis: Commercial Real Estate Troubles Threaten U.S. Banks

The U.S. banking system is on a precipice as exposures to commercial real estate grow and banks grapple with high interest rates, according to an analysis by a finance professor at Florida Atlantic University.

March 10, 2025

Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine

�������� engineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.

March 10, 2025

BEPI Poll: Inflation, Economy Top Concerns for Hispanic Floridians

With inflation creeping back up and wages struggling to keep pace, more than 50% of Hispanic households in Florida feel negatively about the state of the economy, according to a new poll from BEPI at ��������.

March 6, 2025

Report: Suppliers Stock Up Inventory Ahead of Tariffs

Inventory levels shot up in February as suppliers raced to stock up ahead of possible tariffs from the current administration, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.

March 5, 2025

Generations 'Sync' Up in Rural 'Glades' to Boost Health Tech Use

A pilot study by �������� nursing researchers paired teens and older adults with smartwatches to test monitoring health in a rural community in Florida to support aging in place.

March 5, 2025

E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors

E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.

March 4, 2025

Drone Captures Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Explore, Forage and Play

�������� Harbor Branch and collaborators provide the first evidence of this 'unicorn of the sea' using their tusks in the wild, revealing behaviors of this Arctic whale never seen before.

February 28, 2025

A.D. Henderson Students Celebrate 2025 Career Day

A.D. Henderson University School at Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its 2025 Career Day.

February 28, 2025

Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires

A new �������� study in the Western U.S. shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.

February 26, 2025

Clashing With Classmates: Off-putting Traits Spark Enemy Relationships

Making enemies isn't random. A unique longitudinal �������� study on students aged 9 to 14 in primary and middle schools reveals the behaviors that fuel mutual disliking in children.

February 25, 2025

�������� Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research

With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, �������� has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.

February 25, 2025

Beneath the Bog: �������� Gets $1.3M to Track Carbon, Gas Flux in Peatlands

The project aims to enhance predictions of carbon storage and gas emissions across peatlands from Alaska to the Everglades by using advanced geophysical methods like airborne GPR and ground-based TEM.

February 24, 2025

��������'s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Hosts 'Brainy Days' Celebration

Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual "Brainy Days" events throughout the month of March.

February 24, 2025

Discovery, Creativity Converge at ��������'s Art of Science Gallery

Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research will open the sixth annual Art of Science gallery with a reception on March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ritter Art Gallery, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus.

February 20, 2025

�������� Report: Supply Chain Expands to Highest Reading as Tariffs Loom

The logistics industry saw record expansion compared to the past two years, but uncertainties around tariffs pose challenges in the coming months, according to researchers at �������� and four other schools.

February 20, 2025

'Deaths of Despair' More than Double in the U.S. Over Two Decades

A Schmidt College of Medicine study finds a troubling rise in deaths of despair from 1999 to 2021, which would have become the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. by 2021, surpassing 176,00 fatalities.

February 20, 2025

AI in Retail: How to Spark Creativity and Improve Job Satisfaction

A researcher from ��������'s College of Education and collaborators explored how artificial intelligence enhances employee service innovation, job fit and job satisfaction in retail workplaces.

February 19, 2025

Rising Childhood ADHD, Anxiety, ASD Linked to Caregiver Mental Health

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined trends in behavioral, mental and developmental disorders from 2019 to 2022 in U.S. children ages 6 to 11 and linked the disorders to caregiver mental health.

February 18, 2025

�������� Joins the Nation's Most Elite Research Universities and Colleges

Florida Atlantic now holds the esteemed designation of 'R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production' by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

February 13, 2025

Inaugural Winners of Biotech Bridge Hackathon Announced

��������'s Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has announced the inaugural winners of its Biotech Bridge Hackathon.

February 13, 2025

'Frontiers in Science' Presents Lecture on Safeguarding our Coastlines

The 2025 Schmidt College of Science "Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series" at �������� will host "Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow," on Feb. 19.

February 12, 2025

Study Takes a 'Bite' Out of Shark Depredation Using Citizen Science

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida. Now, �������� Harbor Branch researchers have identified Florida's ocean 'bandits' and the most common depredated species.

February 11, 2025

�������� Board of Trustees Select Adam Hasner to be Eighth President

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner the university's eighth president.

February 10, 2025

�������� Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt

A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.

February 10, 2025

BEPI Poll: Hispanics Outlook on Economy Jumps Heading into 2025

Hispanics felt more optimistic about their financial situations and the economic outlook in the United States heading into the new year, according to a new poll from BEPI at Florida Atlantic University.

February 6, 2025

College Commuters: Students' Mental Health Tied to Vehicle Crashes

A Florida Atlantic study examined the link between commuter college students' mental health and crash risk, highlighting the added impact on their education, especially in transit-limited South Florida.

February 5, 2025

�������� Lands $1.9M NIH Grant for Novel Way to Treat Degenerative Disease

Researchers from Florida Atlantic's Schmidt College of Medicine will explore a promising approach for treating degenerative diseases by replacing damaged dysfunctional cells with new cells.

February 4, 2025

�������� Engineering Develops New Weapon Against Harmful Algal Blooms

�������� engineering researchers have created a breakthrough in water treatment using algae-based adsorbents to pull harmful phosphorous from water, which could serve as a key tool for managing nutrient pollution.

January 27, 2025

Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., Named Dean of �������� Lynn College of Nursing

�������� has named Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., as the new Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Duncan is the fourth dean in the college's 45-year history.

January 27, 2025

AI Predicts COVID-19 Risks, Severity, Treatment in Hospital Patients

�������� researchers and collaborators used an AI-driven decision support system to predict the need for ICU, IMCU and mechanical ventilation in patients admitted to a South Florida hospital with COVID-19.

January 24, 2025

Report: Logistics Industry Score Dips Heading into New Year

The logistics industry ended the year with a slight decrease in growth as retailers burned through inventory for the holiday season, according to researchers at �������� and four other schools.

January 23, 2025

�������� Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP

�������� has received the largest grant in its history from the U.S. Department of Education. Broward UP aims to transform poverty-concentrated neighborhoods in Broward County into communities of opportunity.

January 23, 2025

Firms Use Earnings Guidance to Mitigate Complexity of ESG Disclosures

Companies in the U.S are turning to voluntary earnings guidance to prevent confusion resulting from ESG disclosures, according to a new study from researchers at �������� and another school.

January 22, 2025

�������� Launches 'Center for Integrated Recovery and Wellness Studies'

The new center launched by ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice will advance substance use recovery research and promote community partnerships.

January 21, 2025

Fluorescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research

�������� researchers have developed cutting-edge fluorescent cholesterol probes, which now enable them to visualize cholesterol movement and distribution in live cells with unprecedented detail.

January 17, 2025

Qigong Significantly Decreases Chronic Low Back Pain in U.S. Veterans

�������� researchers explored qigong, a Chinese practice combining gentle movements, breathing, and meditation, and assessed its impact on biopsychosocial outcomes on veterans with chronic low back pain.

January 17, 2025

'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell

�������� neuroscientists have identified that the receptor IL-1R1 plays a critical role in enabling neurons to directly communicate with the immune system.

January 17, 2025

Online Veteran Bachelor's Program Achieves First 'U.S.' News Ranking

Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program for veterans is ranked for the first time at No. 67 in the nation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report.

January 17, 2025

�������� Cuts Ribbon on Renovated CAPS Center

�������� President joined university staff and students for the Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) Center's official ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its recently renovated space

January 16, 2025

Digitizing Hope: Preserving a Species on the Brink of Extinction

Florida Atlantic, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Natural History Museum collaborate to scan a full skeleton of a very rare vaquita specimen, the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal.

January 14, 2025

Bridging Oceans: U.S.-Japan Method to Flood Risk, Climate Resilience

A joint project funded by the NSF and JST brings together researchers from ��������, Lehigh University and Japanese institutions to develop a human-centered flood risk management framework.

January 9, 2025

Data Analysis: Banks at Risk Despite Declining Interest Rates

Banks across the U.S are facing increased pressure from exposures to unrealized losses and commercial real estate despite a slight decline in interest rates, according to screeners from the Banking Initiative.

January 9, 2025

Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., Named Dean of �������� Schmidt College of Medicine

Florida Atlantic University has named Lewis S. Nelson, M.D., as the new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

January 7, 2025

�������� Harbor Branch Announces 2025 Ocean Science Lecture Series

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute announced the lineup for its annual "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series."

December 18, 2024

��������'s Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., Honored as a Prestigious ASPET Fellow

Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., a highly regarded neuroscientist and pharmacologist, is among an extraordinary group selected by the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

December 17, 2024

��������, Flagler Credit Union Announce Football Stadium Naming Partnership

A historic, 15-year football stadium naming partnership between Florida Atlantic University Athletics and Flagler Credit Union was approved by ��������'s Board of Trustees during a special meeting today.

December 17, 2024

Study Uses AI to Interpret American Sign Language in Real-time

A first-of-its-kind �������� engineering study is breaking barriers by accurately capturing complex hand gestures in sign language using computer vision.

December 16, 2024

�������� Engineering Wins Esteemed JFM 'Emerging Scholar Best Paper Prize'

�������� engineering researchers have won the Journal of Fluid Mechanics' 2023 "Emerging Scholar Best Paper" award, which was selected from among nearly 400 eligible papers published in the journal.

December 13, 2024

�������� Celebrates Fall 2024 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees over the course of five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 13, 2024

New Research Identifies Ideal AI System Types for Managers

As managers face more pressure in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the workflow, a study from researchers at �������� and two other schools offers insights to help managers adapt.

December 10, 2024

Wild Birds' Gut Microbiome Linked With Ornamentation, Body Condition

A study by �������� provides the first detailed insights into how gut microbiomes influence traits related to fitness in wild birds, addressing a gap in knowledge previously focused on captive animals.

December 10, 2024

�������� Receives Gift to Support Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, ��������'s collaborative hub for programs focused on environmental sustainability, received a significant gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner.

December 9, 2024

Tech Runway Entrepreneur Wins Funding from 'Sharks' at ��������'s CrocTank

An entrepreneur from Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway was offered $250,000 during CrocTank, a first-of-its-kind live business pitch event recently hosted with the judges from ABC's show "Shark Tank."

December 6, 2024

�������� Awarded $6M Grant to Expand Marcus Institute of Integrative Health

The grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation will enable the �������� Marcus Institute of Integrative Health to expand its operations to provide more services and conduct more research.

December 3, 2024

�������� Adds State-of-the-Art MRI System to Advance Research Capabilities

�������� has added a new state-of-the-art MRI system to its research infrastructure, marking a transformative step forward for groundbreaking studies in neuroscience, clinical health and medical advancements.

November 25, 2024

�������� Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind Competition

The judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

November 21, 2024

Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins ��������

The �������� College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.

November 21, 2024

VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters

An �������� College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.

November 20, 2024

STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges

An �������� College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.

November 19, 2024

Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020

�������� researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.

November 18, 2024

�������� REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning Inflation

The years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.

November 13, 2024

Hyman Science Lecture Series at �������� Hosts Journalist Carl Zimmer

The Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at ��������, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

November 13, 2024

�������� Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish

A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.

November 12, 2024

�������� Poll: Presidential Race Tightens Across Key Battleground States

Latest �������� polls reveal a highly competitive landscape in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both the presidential and U.S. Senate races showing narrow Democratic leads.

November 4, 2024

�������� Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of State

Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.

November 4, 2024

�������� Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick Reception

Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.

November 4, 2024

�������� Honors 2024 Talon Leadership Award Recipients

�������� Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2024.

November 1, 2024

�������� Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current Energy

��������'s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.

October 29, 2024

Poll: Races Neck-and-Neck in Final Weeks, Florida Amendments May Pass

The latest polls reveal tight national races and Florida amendments on the cusp of passing.

October 29, 2024

Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade

Using a national survey of 88,183 U.S. adolescents in grades nine to 12, a study shows marijuana use declined from 2011 to 2021. Findings also reveal changing landscapes of use by gender, race, and ethnicity.

October 28, 2024

��������'s Career Center Unveils 'Industry to Campus Lab'

�������� has recently unveiled its Industry to Campus Lab, a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the connection between academic programs and the ever-evolving needs of the global workforce.

October 24, 2024

New Parasite Revealed Amid Decline of California's Channel Island Fox

�������� was part of a collaborative effort that identified the parasite infecting San Miguel Island foxes, one of the world's smallest species, using morphological and molecular methods, and necropsy records.

October 23, 2024

A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by Niche

Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025.

October 23, 2024

Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study

A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.

October 22, 2024

�������� BEPI Poll: Hispanics Wary of Economic Outlook Ahead of Election

Hispanic consumers are hesitant about the long-term outlook for the United States economy as the presidential election approaches, according to a new poll from the Business and Economic Polling Initiative.

October 21, 2024

MediaLab@�������� Receives $100,000 Grant

Florida Atlantic University's MediaLab@�������� has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Press Forward, a national initiative aimed at revitalizing local news and strengthening communities.

October 18, 2024

Supply Chain Index Hits Highest Score in Two Years

The supply chain index rose to its highest reading in the past two years in September, signaling that the logistics industry has recovered, according to researchers at �������� and four other schools.

October 17, 2024

�������� Hosted U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson

�������� recently hosted U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) to speak about the security of the U.S. and Israel. His presentation was during an event that highlighted ��������'s deep ties to the Jewish community and Israel.

October 16, 2024

Iliamna Lake Harbor Seals Genetically Isolated from Pacific Ocean

A new genetic study led by �������� Harbor Branch researchers indicates that Alaska's Iliamna Lake harbor seals may represent a unique, endemic form of harbor seal.

October 16, 2024

Candidates Who Fight Climate Change Stand to Benefit in Election

A new �������� survey reveals that most Floridians prefer political candidates who tackle climate change, and 52% are more likely to vote for those with climate action records.

October 15, 2024

�������� College of Business Hosts Second Annual Golf Classic

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted its second annual golf classic to support students and program development.

October 14, 2024

New Poll: Trump and Cruz Lead in Texas, but Demographic Gaps Emerge

October 8, 2024

�������� Economist: Caution in Fed's Rate Cut Sparks Concern

The Federal Reserve's recent decision to lower its federal funds rate target marks a cautious step toward easing monetary policy, though too much caution raises concerns about an incoming recession.

October 7, 2024

New U.S. and Global Challenges in Vaccinations of Adults

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers in vaccinations globally and new and clinical public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults.

October 7, 2024

�������� Awarded $10M to Train People with Disabilities for High Tech Jobs

The �������� College of Education and College of Engineering and Computer Science project will help individuals with disabilities nationwide gain certified skills for entry into high quality technology sectors.

October 3, 2024

Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World

�������� researchers tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement behavior, giving them a new way to understand when and how babies start to engage with the world.

October 1, 2024

�������� Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 14th cohort of its Venture Program.

September 30, 2024

Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers "sound the alarm" on the rise of childhood obesity in the U.S. and globally and call for a multifaceted approach to address this epidemic.

September 26, 2024

�������� College of Business Honors Former Ambassador

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business awarded former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad with the Dean's Distinguished Award for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

September 25, 2024

��������'s Jean M. Caldieron, Ph.D., Earns Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Jean Martin Caldieron, Ph.D., will conduct his main research project on empowering communities to improve two selected self-built settlements in the outskirts of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa.

September 25, 2024

�������� Jumps in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 103 from No. 112 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.

September 24, 2024

�������� Expert: Unrealized Losses Drop as Banks Offload Securities

U.S. banks are enjoying some relief as unrealized losses on their investment securities decreased in light of dropping interest rates, according to a data analysis from a finance expert at ��������.

September 23, 2024

Deeper Corals May Help Shallow Reefs Recover in the Florida Keys

Using genomic DNA analyses, �������� Harbor Branch researchers have uncovered vital links between coral populations at different depths. Deeper corals may help replenish declining shallow reefs in the Florida Keys.

September 23, 2024

��������'s ADHUS, �������� High Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and �������� High School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024.

September 23, 2024

Play it Forward: Lasting Effects of Pretend Play in Early Childhood

A renowned �������� psychologist highlights the robust benefits of pretend play and learning through play and cautions how modern society is ignoring the best way to educate young children.

September 19, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll: Harris Edges Trump

A new national poll from the Florida Atlantic University PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris with a narrow lead over former U.S. President Donald Trump.

September 19, 2024

Master Copper Regulator Discovery May Offer Alzheimer's Clues

A groundbreaking study by �������� researchers using a tiny roundworm, links the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders.

September 18, 2024

�������� Survey: Port Everglades Firms Signal Optimistic Economic Growth

The Port Everglades business ecosystem is gearing up for more hiring and economic growth in the year ahead, according to a survey from a supply chain expert at Florida Atlantic University.

September 16, 2024

�������� Interim Vice President for Research Named Fulbright Specialist

Gregg Fields, Ph.D., was selected by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for his expertise and contributions in disease discovery and treatment.

September 12, 2024

Hot Streets, Historic Bias: Impacts on Walking in Older U.S. Adults

�������� researchers explored the impacts of historic discriminatory redlining, summer heat and the effects on walking behavior in older adults from marginalized communities nationwide.

September 11, 2024

What's Really 'Fueling' Harmful Algae in Florida's Lake Okeechobee?

�������� Harbor Branch researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sampling of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway and its estuaries. Findings mark a groundbreaking step in preserving this crucial ecosystem.

September 10, 2024

�������� Economist: Current Fed Policy Too Tight as Inflation Declines

With inflation coming in below target, the Federal Reserve is facing increasing pressure to adjust its monetary policy as many see it as too tight, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.

September 9, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll: Trump Edges Harris in Georgia and North Carolina

A new poll from the �������� PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA reveals a tight U.S. presidential race in the swing states of Georgia and North Carolina.

September 9, 2024

�������� to Host 'The Constitution Today'

��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents "The Constitution Today" on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Friedberg Auditorium.

September 9, 2024

Exploring How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties

�������� researchers examined the environmental factors associated with crash incidence in lower-income and more affluent areas in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

September 6, 2024

�������� Engineering Professor Achieves Highly Cited Google Scholar Ranking

Taghi M. Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., the Motorola Endowed Chair Professor and director of the Data Mining and Machine Learning Lab has garnered more than 63,000 citations during his distinguished career at ��������.

September 5, 2024

Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms' 'Meddling' Worsens Behavior

A study by �������� on maternal disapproval of children's friends reveals unforeseen consequences of this well-intended interference, resulting in worsening bad behavior instead of improving it.

September 4, 2024

$1.8M NIH Grant to �������� Engineering Will Fuel Decoding Human Evolution

A grant from the NIH awarded to �������� engineering will help to further research and develop cutting-edge tools to help unravel the genetic mechanisms behind disease resistance and defense.

September 3, 2024

NSF Grant Empowers �������� to Explore Caribbean Climate Crisis

Using ethnography, ��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, will study the experiences of vulnerable communities in the area known as "Hurricane Alley."

August 29, 2024

�������� and Islamorada Beverages Launch Paradise Lager Craft Beer

Florida Atlantic University has partnered with Islamorada Beverages to launch Paradise Lager, the official craft beer of the Owls.

August 29, 2024

Rain or Shine? How Rainfall Impacts Size of Sea Turtle Hatchlings

An internationally collaborative study reveals how local weather influences hatchling development across 37 beaches worldwide, showing that it has a more profound effect than changes in air temperature.

August 28, 2024

�������� Receives $2.6 Million to Expand Hillel on the Boca Raton Campus

�������� received a gift commitment of $2.6 million from Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach for the Hillel space within the S.E. Wimberly Library on its Boca Raton campus.

August 28, 2024

Data Analysis: Rising CRE Exposure May Spur Bank Mergers

More than 60 of the largest banks in the country have increased risk due to their excessively high exposures to commercial real estate, according to a data analysis from a banking and finance expert at ��������.

August 27, 2024

��������/Mainstreet USA Poll: Harris Gains Momentum in Wake of DNC

A new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab ( PolCom Lab ) and Mainstreet Research USA reveals significant shifts in the 2024 U.S. presidential race.

August 27, 2024

�������� Ranks Among 'Washington Monthly' Top Public, Private Universities

Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 41 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly.

August 26, 2024

�������� and Mainstreet Launch Innovative 2024 Election Dashboard

Florida Atlantic University's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA developed a unique dashboard that provides an unprecedented understanding of what polling data is showing during the 2024 general election.

August 21, 2024

�������� Engineering to Lead $1.3M Collaborative Conservation Project

�������� engineering will lead a project designed to cost-effectively identify and track wildlife using artificial intelligence, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.

August 21, 2024

�������� REPORT: As Supply Chains Expand, Fed Should Lower Interest Rates

Signals in the supply chain markets suggest that businesses are preparing for increased consumer demand, signaling rising economic activity, according to researchers at �������� and four other schools.

August 21, 2024

Growth from Adversity: How Older Adults Bounced Back from COVID-19

A study by �������� nursing researchers highlights the remarkable resilience of older adults (median age 86) in a South Florida retirement community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 20, 2024

NAM Selects �������� for Substance Use, Opioid Crises Collaborative

�������� was recently selected to participate in the National Academy of Medicine's Action Collaborative on Combatting Substance Use Opioid Crises Core Competency Implementation Pilot Project.

August 19, 2024

Emerging Diagnostic Tools for Early Diagnosis of Endometriosis

Researchers from ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine address a major clinical and public health challenge in a commentary published in The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology & Obstetrics.

August 15, 2024

�������� Expert: Landmark NIL Deal Could Change High School Sports

Florida's new law allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness will redefine high school athletics, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

August 14, 2024

Nighttime Data Shows Inequities in Hurricane Michael Power Restoration

Using nighttime lightdata from NASA, �������� researchers find notable differences in power-restoration rates among urban and rural areas and socioeconomic status in Florida's Panhandle after Hurricane Michael.

August 14, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll of Florida Voters on Races and Amendments

As the 2024 presidential race intensifies, a new ��������/Mainstreet USA poll reveals the shifting tides of politics in Florida.

August 14, 2024

A 'One in a Million' Shot to Tackle Dopamine-Linked Brain Disorders

With the help of a tiny, transparent worm, �������� researchers have identified novel players in dopamine signaling by taking advantage of a powerful platform generated via the Million Mutation Project (MMP).

August 12, 2024

Alcohol Use in Older Adults Doubles Risk of Brain Bleeds from Falls

A study by �������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers is among the first to examine the link between alcohol use and brain bleeds in 3,128 older adults who sustained a head trauma from a fall.

August 8, 2024

�������� Celebrates Summer 2024 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University conferred 1,950 degrees over the course of four in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

August 7, 2024

'Baby Talk:' How Children's Vocal and Cognitive Cues Sway Adults

A new study by �������� and collaborators reveals how evolution has shaped children to use different signals to elicit care from adults, highlighting how different cues influence judgements in early childhood.

August 6, 2024

�������� Lands $1.3M NSF Grant to Boost Dryland Soil Quality

The NSF-funded project will enhance understanding of climate resistance of individual microbes and improve microbial remediations to reduce soil degradation in drylands under climate stressors.

August 5, 2024

Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'Silent Killer' is Alive and Well

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers alert health care providers that uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the most common, serious and increasing conditions in their patients.

August 1, 2024

�������� Poll: Hispanics Less Optimistic About Economy

Hispanic consumers' optimism about the economy dropped in the second quarter of 2024, as households struggle with higher prices, according to a poll released by �������� BEPI.

August 1, 2024

For Bigger Muscles Push Close to Failure, For Strength, Maybe Not

A study by �������� researchers and collaborators reveals that training close to failure - where you can't do another rep - boosts muscle growth but doesn't show any clear impacts on gaining strength.

July 31, 2024

Study Finds Police Misconduct 'Hotspots' Across Florida

Researchers from ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice analyzed data from 241 Florida law enforcement agencies across 67 counties (2012-2023) to explore police misconduct.

July 30, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll: Harris and Trump in Statistical Tie

July 30, 2024

�������� Researcher Lands Grant for Personalized Cancer Radiation Therapy

The project, led by Wazir Muhammad, Ph.D., will employ AI, specifically deep reinforcement learning, to analyze multimodal data, improving cancer characterization and treatment for better patient outcomes.

July 25, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll: Harris Narrows Trump's Lead to 5 Points

New �������� poll highlights current voter leanings that were examined immediately before U.S. President Joe Biden announced he was leaving the race.

July 23, 2024

��������'s Executive MBA Among Top 50 MBA Programs

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business Executive MBA program was among the Top 50 Executive MBA programs in the country, according to 2024 rankings from Fortune.

July 22, 2024

�������� Online MBA Program Climbs in Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business climbed up in the rankings for the Top 50 Online MBA Programs in the country, according to the 2024 rankings from The Princeton Review.

July 18, 2024

National Poll Shows Small Trump Bump Post-Assassination Attempt

A new poll of the battleground states of Georgia and Virginia highlights current voter leanings that were examined immediately before and after the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

July 17, 2024

�������� Nursing Faculty Named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Three faculty members in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have been named 2024 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally.

July 16, 2024

�������� Expert: These Banks Are at Higher Risk of a Depositor Run

More banks are at an increased risk of having a liquidity crisis caused from withdrawals by large uninsured depositors, according to an analysis from a finance expert at Florida Atlantic University

July 15, 2024

Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021

A new study finds that digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016 among 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S.

July 9, 2024

National Poll: 45% of Democrat Voters Say Biden Should Not Run

A new poll conducted by Florida Atlantic University's PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research USA examines the state of the presidential election as reverberations of last week's debate continue to play out.

July 3, 2024

Data Analysis: Unbooked Losses at Banks Spike in First Quarter of Year

More banks reported unbooked losses over at least half of their capital equity, in response to spiking interest rates, according to a screener from an �������� finance expert.

July 3, 2024

�������� Marine Science Lab Receives $1.6M from Glenn W. Bailey Foundation

July 3, 2024

�������� Economist: Prices Declined in May

As the country experienced mild deflation in May, it might be time for the Federal Reserve to lower the federal funds rate, according to an economist at Florida Atlantic University.

July 2, 2024

Study: Detroit Overtakes Atlanta as Most Overvalued Housing Market

After more than a year of Atlanta dominating the list of most overvalued housing markets, Detroit is now the most overpriced market in the United States, according to researchers at �������� and FIU.

July 1, 2024

U-Ride: Transforming Transit for College Students in Southeast Florida

�������� is leading a first-time transportation collaboration using a novel app. U-ride is the first app that allows users to easily compare and track the environmental and health impacts of their trip.

June 27, 2024

Balancing Act: Wearable Sensors and AI Transform Balance Assessment

Using wearable sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms, �������� engineering researchers are addressing a crucial gap in assessing balance, which could have significant implications for health care.

June 26, 2024

�������� College of Business to Host Second Annual Golf Classic

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its second annual Golf Classic to support students through scholarships and resources on Oct. 4 at Broken Sound Club, the event's premier host.

June 25, 2024

Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners

�������� researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.

June 25, 2024

'Fit2Drive' Transforms Assessing Older Drivers with Cognitive Decline

"Fit2Drive," an algorithm developed by �������� researchers has made it easy to administer and evaluate an in-office test to predict an older individual's probability of passing an on-road driving test.

June 24, 2024

�������� Alumni Association Board Welcomes New Members

Florida Atlantic University's Alumni Association (��������AA) Board of Directors welcomed three new members to its board.

June 24, 2024

�������� High State Champs Head to National Invitational

The Florida Atlantic University High School girls' golf team has earned a bid to play in the upcoming Girls High School Golf National Invitational in Frisco, Texas.

June 24, 2024

�������� CA-AI Research Highlighted in 'Nature Reviews'

Florida Atlantic Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence researchers have "cracked the code" on interference when machines need to talk with each other - and people.

June 20, 2024

�������� Foundation Board Welcomes New Members

Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Bruce Allen '71, Gary Rubin and Marilyn Wallach to its board.

June 19, 2024

�������� Nursing Offers New Fully Online and On-Demand Nursing Certificate

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new 25-hour, fully online and on-demand "Teaching/Learning Grounded in Caring Science Certificate," for studying nursing grounded in caring.

June 18, 2024

�������� Programs Among U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Graduate Programs'

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2024-25.

June 18, 2024

�������� Sea Turtle Experts Provide 'Best Practices' During Nesting Season

Three internationally renowned �������� researchers provide "best practices" and answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help protect Florida's nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.

June 17, 2024

Study: Texas Housing Markets Moderating Among Sunbelt States

As many of the Sun Belt states wrestle with some of the highest housing premiums in the nation, metropolitan areas in Texas might have improving options for homebuyers, according to researchers at �������� and FIU.

June 13, 2024

��������/Mainstreet poll shows races tightening in Florida

June 12, 2024

Report: Logistics Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Transportation prices and warehouse utilization rose in the latest supply chain management report, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.

June 11, 2024

�������� Harbor Branch Launches 'eConch' to Grow, Conserve the Queen Conch

eConch is a free, experiential online learning program that provides step-by-step instructions and expert advice to grow queen conch, the most important molluscan fishery in the Caribbean region.

June 11, 2024

FPL and �������� Engineering Unveil New AI-Enabled Center

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science and Florida Power & Light Company officially unveiled the newly established "FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies" (InETech).

June 7, 2024

How Do You Know Where a Fish Goes?

A pioneering study by researchers at �������� and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center used a new movement model that improves the accuracy of acoustic tracking in marine animals.

June 6, 2024

Wilkes Honors College Students Earn Funding for Start-up

June 6, 2024

��������'s J.A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., Awarded Prestigious Global Chair

J. A. Scott Kelso, Ph.D., the Glenwood and Martha Creech Eminent Scholar Chair in Science in ��������'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has received a prestigious Global Chair by the University of Bath.

June 6, 2024

Study: Most Florida Cities Showing Signs of a Settling Rental Market

Just a year ago, nearly all the measured Florida metros were at double-digit premiums, but now renters in Florida could see cheaper rents according to researchers.

June 4, 2024

U.S. Drug-related Infant Deaths More than Doubled from 2018 to 2022

A study by ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine shows that drug-involved infant deaths in the U.S. more than doubled (120% increase) from 2018 to 2022, with the greatest proportion of deaths in 2021 (25.8%).

June 4, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll of Battleground States Shows Divide on Top Issues

A new poll of voters in battleground states, conducted by �������� Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research highlights the partisan divide.

June 4, 2024

Data Analysis: More Banks at Risk of Failure as CRE Loans Reprice

More than 60 of the largest banks in the country are at increased risk of failure due to their commercial real estate (CRE) exposures, according to a data analysis from a finance expert at ��������.

June 3, 2024

Tiny Worm Uncovers Long-lasting Prenatal Effects from Amphetamines

Using a tiny worm, �������� researchers have revealed the underlying mechanisms of embryonal exposure to methamphetamine (Meth) and amphetamines, a psychostimulant used to treat a variety of brain dysfunctions.

May 30, 2024

�������� Honors George W. Schaeffer as Business Leader of the Year

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business recently hosted a ceremony to honor George W. Schaeffer, president and CEO of People's Trust Insurance, as its 30th Business Leader of the Year.

May 23, 2024

�������� Experts for the 2024 Hurricane Season

Forecasts indicate a highly active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Several �������� faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

May 23, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll: Arizona and Nevada Too Close to Call

New polling data from Nevada and Arizona reveal a deeply engaged and starkly divided electorate in these pivotal battleground states.

May 23, 2024

The Marcus Foundation Awards $2M Grant to �������� Lab Schools

�������� Lab Schools received a $2 million grant from The Marcus Foundation to launch the Marcus Research and Innovation Center at the A.D. Henderson University School and �������� High School campus

May 22, 2024

�������� to Offer 2024 Summer Camps

Florida Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.

May 21, 2024

After Hundreds of Years, Study Confirms Bermuda Home to Cownose Rays

Using citizen science and morphological and genetic data, �������� Harbor Branch researchers are the first to provide evidence that the Atlantic cownose ray has recently made a new home in Bermuda.

May 20, 2024

�������� Executive Education Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for the Second Year

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business Executive Education program garnered the No. 2 spot in the U.S. for exceptional program offerings from the Financial Times for the second year in a row.

May 20, 2024

�������� Hosts Inaugural Amyloid Related Diseases Summit

The summit brought together leading scientists in the field across North America and Europe to discuss the latest research and advancements in the study of amyloid-related diseases.

May 17, 2024

�������� Researcher Receives Grant for 'Somaesthetics of Atmosphere'

Richard Shusterman, Ph.D., in ��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, has received a grant to explore a recent topic in the humanities and arts that commands growing attention - "atmosphere."

May 16, 2024

Biohybrid Robotic Hand Will Help Unravel Complex Sensation of Touch

�������� engineering researchers have developed a novel biohybrid neuro-prosthetic research platform to refine control of artificial hands and lead to a better understanding of the complex sensation of touch.

May 15, 2024

2024 Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition Awards Announced

Florida Atlantic's Division of Research has announced the 2024 winners of the ninth annual Florida Atlantic WAVE Competition, an undergraduate and graduate applied research and entrepreneurial competition

May 14, 2024

90% of Floridians Believe Climate Change is Happening

The latest �������� survey found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening and that belief in human-caused climate change has surged among Independents and slipped among Republicans.

May 14, 2024

Alarming Rise of Electronic Vaping Use in U.S. Adolescents

Researchers explored temporal trends for ninth through 12th grades among 57,006 adolescents and found that vaping has significantly increased by more than three-and-one-half times from 2015 to 2019.

May 13, 2024

�������� Hosts Successful Supply Chain Competition with IMI

A team of undergraduate students won Florida Atlantic University's inaugural supply chain competition for their innovative solution to a real-life inventory management problem.

May 9, 2024

�������� Expert: Almost 300 Banks Are at Higher Risk of Failure

Warning signs of Republic First Bank's failure were evident for a while, and now more banks across the country are exhibiting similar signs of a risk of failure, according to a finance expert at ��������.

May 8, 2024

�������� Researchers Land $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Three �������� researchers have received funding from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program to tackle this global health crisis with their unique approaches.

May 8, 2024

60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug

�������� researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.

May 7, 2024

Study: Slight Rent Increase in Florida as Northeast Sees Larger Growth

After years of astronomical rent growth, Florida rents are finally settling down compared to the national average, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

May 6, 2024

�������� Celebrates 10 Years of Conferring M.D. Degrees

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine celebrated the nation's newest physicians and biomedical researchers during the commencement ceremony, which marked 10 years of conferring M.D. degrees.

May 6, 2024

�������� Celebrates Spring 2024 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University conferred a record-number 3,600 degrees over the course of seven in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

May 4, 2024

�������� Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.

May 2, 2024

Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass Shooters

A first-of-its-kind �������� study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.

May 1, 2024

�������� Hosts 55th Annual Honors Convocation

Florida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation

April 30, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race Dynamics

A poll conducted by �������� Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.

April 30, 2024

Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath

�������� researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.

April 29, 2024

Study: South Florida Housing Premiums Growing Despite Slowing Rents

Housing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased once again despite rising interest rates, a potential worrying sign for the housing market, according to researchers.

April 29, 2024

�������� Honors 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni

Florida Atlantic University Alumni and Community Engagement recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

April 26, 2024

�������� Showcases Entrepreneurship, Innovation at eMerge Americas

Three colleges within Florida Atlantic University attended eMerge Americas in Miami Beach recently to showcase student innovation and commitment to entrepreneurship in the South Florida tech industry

April 25, 2024

Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health Care

Cross Country Healthcare and ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have launched the fourth annual Future of Nursing Survey that reveals nursing perspectives on AI and compassionate care.

April 25, 2024

�������� Announces Winners of 2024 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College

April 25, 2024

Three �������� Students Recognized as 2024 Goldwater Scholars

A trio of Florida Atlantic University students has been named as 2024 Goldwater Scholars, the third consecutive year �������� students have earned this honor.

April 24, 2024

�������� Awarded Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents

�������� nursing researchers will investigate pet dog ownership on adolescent resilience and well-being to counter the effects of military-specific stressors and promote positive outcomes.

April 24, 2024

Hispanic Consumer Index Finds More Optimism About Finances, Economy

Hispanics were more optimistic about their finances and the economy due to the declining unemployment rate among Hispanics, a new poll from �������� BEPI shows.

April 18, 2024

�������� Researcher Earns Top Award for Marine Natural Products

Amy Wright, Ph.D., research professor at �������� Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, received the Paul J. Scheuer Award in Marine Natural Products, considered the foremost accolade in the field.

April 18, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Research Florida Poll Shows Trump Holds Lead Over Biden

Former U.S. President Donald Trump continues to maintain a formidable lead over U.S. President Joe Biden among Florida voters

April 18, 2024

�������� Engineering Selected by NASA for University Nanosatellite Program

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is among eight university teams in the U.S. selected to work with NASA and the U.S. military to foster innovation and expertise in the small satellite sector.

April 17, 2024

Florida Wildlife Corridor Eases Worst Impacts of Climate Change

A first-of-its-kind study shows how Florida can buffer itself against both climate change and population pressures by conserving the remaining 8 million acres of "opportunity areas" within the corridor.

April 16, 2024

Study: Affordability Crisis Lingers Despite Normalizing Rent Growth

Rent growth has returned back to the typical yearly increase for the most part, though many households are still struggling to afford rents, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic and two other schools

April 16, 2024

�������� President's Gala Benefits Scholarships and Student Success

Florida Atlantic University has raised more than $1.2 million in support of scholarships and student success at its recent 2024 President's Gala

April 16, 2024

�������� Receives Gift to Create Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum

Florida Atlantic University has received a significant gift to establish the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum of South Florida at ��������.

April 15, 2024

Aspiring Entrepreneurs Win Big at ��������'s Business Pitch Competition

A device that uncovers health conditions and a sustainable bracelet company were among the winners at Florida Atlantic University's 16th annual Business Pitch Competition.

April 11, 2024

�������� Lands $1.3 Million Grant to Clean Up Stinky Seaweed in Florida

�������� Harbor Branch researchers will assess if it is better to harvest Sargassum in water as opposed to on the beach to better plan for removing vast amounts of seaweed from beaches and preventing aggregations.

April 10, 2024

Noble Capital Markets Brings the 'Sharks' to �������� for NobleCon20

Noble Capital Markets and Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host NobleCon20, the 20th annual emerging growth equity conference at the College's Executive Education Complex.

April 9, 2024

A.D. Henderson University School Recognized as School of Excellence

For the fifth consecutive year, Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School has been named as a "School of Excellence."

April 9, 2024

Study: These Metro Areas are Most at Risk for Pricing Corrections

The Sun Belt states lead the nation in housing premiums significantly higher than long-term pricing trends, suggesting the risk of a pricing correction is growing in these places, data shows.

April 8, 2024

�������� Receives Record-breaking Number of Applications

Florida Atlantic University has received more than 46,000 first-year applications for fall - an all-time university record.

April 4, 2024

'Back to the Future' to Forecast the Fate of a Dead Florida Coral Reef

Going back thousands of years to reconstruct a coral death assemblage, a study offers a glimpse into a once vibrant coral reef community and explores if history can repeat itself in the face of climate change.

March 28, 2024

�������� Experts Available to Discuss Upcoming Solar Eclipse

Experts from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science are available to discuss various aspects related to the upcoming solar eclipse.

March 28, 2024

College of Business Names Three New Department Chairs

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business has named three new department chairs.

March 28, 2024

�������� Housing Expert: NAR Settlement May Lead to More Complex Deals

The settlement from the National Association of Realtors related to broker commissions is likely to do more harm than good for buyers and sellers, according to a real estate expert at ��������.

March 27, 2024

Study Explores Severe Hurricanes and Coral Reef Sponge Recolonization

A study by �������� researchers and colleagues is the first to evaluate substrate recolonization by sponges in the U.S. Virgin Islands after two catastrophic storms using genetic analyses.

March 26, 2024

Study: The Riskiest Markets to Own in Based on Price-to-Rent Premiums

While housing values in Sunbelt states have benefited from recent demographic changes, these states may be most at risk for pricing corrections, new data from researchers at �������� and FIU indicates.

March 19, 2024

Happiness Poll: Democrats, Biden Voters Report More Happiness Than GOP

Voters of the Democratic party and U.S. President Joe Biden are happier than voters for the Republican party, according to a new �������� PolCom and Mainstreet Research happiness poll.

March 19, 2024

Choosing Over the Counter Drugs for COVID 19? It's Complicated

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers and academic colleagues took a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, NSAIDs and aspirin to treat mild symptoms of COVID-19.

March 19, 2024

�������� Seeks Participants for Harmful Algal Blooms Study in Cape Coral

�������� researchers are asking residents of Cape Coral and surrounding communities to consider participating in a study to help evaluate the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms (HABs).

March 18, 2024

�������� Celebrates 10 Years of 'Match Day' with Soon-to-be-Physicians

During the special Match Day ceremony, ��������'s soon-to-be-physicians learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training, required to become board certified.

March 15, 2024

'Curved' Walking and a Depth Camera Detect Early Cognitive Decline

A first-of-its-kind engineering study using a new tool suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

March 12, 2024

Study: Housing Premiums Shrink, Signaling Good News for Homebuyers

Housing premiums in many markets in the country are starting to decline, suggesting that many areas across the country are moving toward stabilization, according to researchers at �������� and FIU.

March 12, 2024

Study: Stricter BAC Limits May Lead to More Hit-and-Run Fatalities

Stricter laws on blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits while driving might have an unintended consequence on hit-and-run fatalities, according to a study from researchers at �������� and the University of Miami

March 7, 2024

Study: Here are the Best and Worst Markets for Renters

Renters hoping to catch a break might be able to find deals in the western parts of the United States as the rental crisis starts to ease, according to researchers at �������� and two other schools.

March 6, 2024

�������� Tech Runway® Announces 13th Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently accepted 13 companies to participate in the 13th cohort of its Venture Program.

March 6, 2024

�������� Receives ACE/Fidelity Investments Award

Florida Atlantic University has received the 2024 American Council on Education (ACE)/Fidelity Investments Award for Institutional Transformation.

March 5, 2024

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Insights at the Institute'

��������'s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will host "Insights at the Institute," a juried art exhibition designed to bring awareness to bipolar disorder, from March 14 through March 19.

March 5, 2024

'Owls in the Outfield' Returns to ��������'s Boca Raton Campus

The second annual "Owls in the Outfield," a covered and catered outdoor event with a carnival feel, will take place on Saturday, March 16.

March 5, 2024

Study Shows Social Factors of Low U.S. Breast Cancer Screening

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined social determinants of health and health inequities to identify the key factors that hinder breast cancer screening in women aged 40 and older in the U.S.

March 4, 2024

��������/Mainstreet Research Super Tuesday Poll: Trump Likely to Sweep Day

Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding 43-point lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the Republican primary

March 4, 2024

In-vehicle Sensors Help Detect Cognitive Changes in Older Drivers

�������� researchers are using unobtrusive sensors and monitoring devices in older drivers' vehicles as a first step toward widespread use of a low-cost, early warning system of possible changes in cognition.

February 29, 2024

�������� Hosts Events for 2024 Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University students will celebrate Women's History Month with a number of events at its Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses.

February 29, 2024

Aerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida

�������� researchers conducted a multi-year study that is the first to repeatedly sample areas where giant manta rays and whitespotted eagle rays are abundant from Miami north to the Jupiter Inlet.

February 28, 2024

�������� Receives NIH Grant to Study Electronic Health Records

Researchers in ��������'s College of Business received a $437,274 research grant from the National Institute of Health to study the use of electronic health records in underserved communities.

February 27, 2024

�������� College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its 30th "Business Leader of the Year" breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, CEO of People's Trust Insurance.

February 26, 2024

Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures

Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.

February 22, 2024

��������'s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents 'Brainy Days'

Florida Atlantic University's Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate its efforts to advance brain science and health with events throughout the month of March throughout Palm Beach County.

February 21, 2024

Study Details Toxic Elements Found in Stranded Whales and Dolphins

Researchers from �������� Harbor Branch and collaborators analyzed tissue and fecal samples from 90 stranded whales and dolphins in Florida and Georgia over 15 years from 2007 to 2021.

February 21, 2024

Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New 'Silent' Killer?

An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet, which may be the new "silent" killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in prior decades.

February 20, 2024

To Boost a Preschooler's Language Skills, Consider Reminiscing

A study by �������� researchers on "parent talk" compared reminiscing, book sharing and toy play as language learning settings. Findings show reminiscing is very good at eliciting high quality speech from parents.

February 19, 2024

Two �������� Business Professors Named Fulbright Scholars

- Two Florida Atlantic University professors within the College of Business were named Fulbright U.S. Scholars for tourism and family firm research.

February 15, 2024

�������� Expert: Online Sports Betting Could Change Florida Sports Industry

The arrival of online sports betting in Florida is likely to have far-reaching effects on the sports industry and tourism in the state, according to a sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

February 14, 2024

Sandalwood Oil By-product Prevents Prostate Cancer Development in Mice

Sandalwood oil has been used for centuries. Now, a study is the first to demonstrate in vivo the chemo-preventive properties of a by-product of the oil in mice without weight loss or noticeable side effects.

February 13, 2024

New Poll Shows Trump Leading Haley in South Carolina GOP Primary

Former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a strong lead over former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the South Carolina Republican primary ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll.

February 13, 2024

National Poll Reveals Immigration and Incivility Key Issues for Voters

Immigration and incivility are two major issues that continue to inform voter behavior in U.S. politics and the 2024 election, according to the latest national poll by ��������'s PolCom Lab and Mainstreet Research.

February 12, 2024

Follow Your Heart: Participants Needed for Harmful Algal Blooms Study

�������� researchers are asking Stuart and nearby community residents to "follow their hearts" on Valentine's Day and participate in a study to help evaluate the possible impacts of harmful algal blooms exposure.

February 8, 2024

�������� Board of Trustees Elects New Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees today unanimously voted to elect Piero Bussani board chair.

February 8, 2024

�������� Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online MBA program is ranked No. 94 in the nation for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 95 in 2023.

February 7, 2024

Does Your Community Have a Personality Type?

U.S. counties and regions differ in political ideology. But do they differ in personality as well? An �������� study explores a new approach to measuring the personality of communities.

February 7, 2024

�������� and Mainstreet Research Poll Shows Tight U.S. Presidential Race

Former U.S. President Donald Trump takes slight lead over incumbent U.S. President Joe Biden by 4 percent, according to the latest poll from the �������� and Mainstreet Research.

February 7, 2024

Study: The Best Housing Market to Buy in Based on Past Pricing Trends

As many Americans struggle to find homes to buy, one place has emerged as the best area to purchase a home in the country, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and FIU.

February 6, 2024

Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., Elected American Astronomical Society Fellow

��������'s Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., is among 21 new fellows of the American Astronomical Society, elected for his 'stellar' achievements in astrophysics.

February 6, 2024

Immigrant Bilingual Latina Mothers Have Dual-language Personalities

A study by �������� researchers shows how heritage culture shapes language in second-generation Latina mothers and their U.S.-born children.

February 1, 2024

Research Park Board at Florida Atlantic Elects �������� President as Chair

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® has elected �������� President Stacy Volnick as chair of the Florida Atlantic Research and Development Authority Board (the Authority) for 2024.

February 1, 2024

�������� Students Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

Florida Atlantic University student groups will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events throughout the entire month of February.

February 1, 2024

New AI Technique Significantly Boosts Medicare Fraud Detection

Engineering researchers explored the "vast sea" of big Medicare data, Parts B and D, using a novel technique they developed, which could conserve substantial resources for the Medicare system.

January 31, 2024

Residents of Rural 'Glades' Take a 'Leap of Faith' to Combat Dementia

To address health disparities in underserved populations, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers used a faith-based method to combat cognitive impairment in Florida's often-forgotten rural settings.

January 30, 2024

OLLI at �������� Presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University presents Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein.

January 29, 2024

�������� Poll: Hispanics Consumer Confidence Stronger Heading into 2024

Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their financial situations heading into the new year, despite facing a year of rising costs, according to a poll from �������� BEPI.

January 25, 2024

Study: Is the Rental Crisis Coming to an End?

Rents across the country are on the decline, signaling that the rental crisis plaguing many cities could be coming to an end, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

January 24, 2024

�������� Receives ANCC Accreditation for Nursing Professional Development

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has achieved accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

January 24, 2024

Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During the Pandemic

Little is known about the factors related with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. Researchers surveyed 2,801 U.S. law enforcement, fire and EMS workers in the early stages of COVID-19.

January 18, 2024

�������� Engineering Receives $2.6 Million NSF CyberCorps Scholarship Grant

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program in the burgeoning and critical field of cybersecurity.

January 18, 2024

Study Uncovers Mechanics of 'Tail-Whipping' in Thresher Sharks

Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. New research provides details on their extreme body bending that enables these expert hunters to weaponize their tails.

January 17, 2024

�������� Study Examines Accuracy of Adult Body Weight Estimates in the ED

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined current methods of estimating weight in the emergency department and their accuracy. Inaccurate estimates could lead to inaccurate drug doses and patient harm.

January 16, 2024

Toxic Algae Blooms: Study Assesses Possible Health Hazards to Humans

�������� Harbor Branch researchers collected and tested water samples from 20 sites within Florida's Indian River Lagoon and found unique patterns of cytotoxicity associated with toxins in the lagoon.

January 11, 2024

Dramatic Decline in Cigarette Use Among U.S. Teens Over Three Decades

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored overall trends in cigarette smoking in a large sample of U.S. adolescents by gender and ethnicity (grades nine to 12) from 1991 to 2021.

January 10, 2024

�������� Harbor Branch Announces 2024 Ocean Science Lecture Series

�������� Harbor Branch announced the lineup for the 2024 "John & Barbara Ferrera Ocean Science Lecture Series," which begins Wednesday, Jan. 10.

December 19, 2023

�������� Celebrates Fall 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University conferred more than 2,700 degrees for the fall semester, during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 15, 2023

Camera Traps Uncover Mysterious Lesula Monkey's 'Business'

Just like Ring home security cameras capture both mundane and extraordinary events, strategically placed camera traps in the Congo Basin reveal the behavior of an elusive African monkey known as the "lesula."

December 14, 2023

New AI Method Counts Manatee Clusters in Real Time

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are among the first to use a deep learning-based crowd counting approach that could help endangered species in complex environments.

December 13, 2023

�������� Receives USDA $1 Million Grant for Microbiome Innovation Center

South Florida's first-of-its-kind center will help address complex challenges facing traditional agriculture and declining interest of the next generation in food, agriculture and natural resources careers.

December 12, 2023

Comparing Mental Illness, Gun Violence in the U.S., Australia and U.K.

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers found similar rates of mental illness in the U.S., Australia and the U.K., yet significantly higher gun violence deaths in the U.S.

December 11, 2023

College of Business Launches Supply Chain Competition for Students

Registration has started for a new case study competition open to Florida Atlantic University students across all majors, including business analytics and supply chain management.

December 7, 2023

�������� Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

�������� researchers are seeking additional participants in Cape Coral for a study evaluating the potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

December 7, 2023

Green Macroalga Has Replaced Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon

A long-term �������� Harbor Branch study shows since 2011, parts of the Indian River Lagoon's benthic cover has changed from primarily seagrass until 2015, to primarily the green macroalga C. prolifera after 2018.

December 5, 2023

�������� Receives Gift Worth More Than $5 Million for Music Education

�������� has received a gift worth more than $5 million to enhance its music programs and establish a legacy for the Palm Beach Pops and its founder and music director, Bob Lappin.

November 30, 2023

Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows

Five �������� Ph.D. students have been selected to receive the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships," through a generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022.

November 30, 2023

Suboptimal Follow-up, Prevention in Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma

�������� researchers explored the rates of primary care physician follow-up by older adults with a fall-related head injury resulting in an emergency department visit, risk assessment and preventive strategies.

November 20, 2023

New �������� Poll Delves Into Florida Voters' Opinions

November 16, 2023

�������� Selected by Amazon as Education Partner for Career Choice Program

Florida Atlantic University has been selected as an education partner for Amazon's Career Choice program to provide Amazon's hourly employees access to credit-bearing courses at ��������.

November 16, 2023

�������� Study Reduces 'Vivid Imagery' That Fuels Addiction Cravings

Researchers tested 'Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing' in adults with substance use disorder to transform dysfunctional memories stored in the brain through processing and integration.

November 14, 2023

�������� Board of Trustees Extends President Volnick's Agreement

�������� Board of Trustees approved an extension of Stacy Volnick's term as �������� Interim President to the end of the 2024 calendar year, or until a permanent president is hired.

November 14, 2023

�������� Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Ranked in Top 25 Internationally

��������'s College of Business' commitment to developing entrepreneurial talent is again recognized in the annual rankings of entrepreneurship studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

November 9, 2023

��������, NAI Offer Students Intellectual Property Certificate

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science and the National Academy of Inventors® announced the expansion of an intellectual property certificate for students to gain knowledge on protecting innovations.

November 8, 2023

�������� Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward

More than 3 million adults across Florida have mental health conditions, including veterans suffering from PTSD.

November 7, 2023

APEX Accelerator at �������� Helps Businesses Access Government Contracts

November 7, 2023

�������� Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State

Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution Leader for 2023.

October 30, 2023

�������� Experts Support Vaccination With the Newest COVID-19 Vaccine

In a commentary published in the American Journal of Medicine, researchers from �������� and collaborators provide the most updated guidance to health care providers.

October 26, 2023

�������� College of Nursing Launches New Nursing Certificates

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, in partnership with Cross Country Healthcare, has launched two new continuing education certificate courses.

October 25, 2023

�������� Career Center Wins Inaugural Handshake Award

The Florida Atlantic University Career Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, has been named as one of Handshake's inaugural Career Spark Award winners.

October 25, 2023

�������� Launches New School Dedicated to Environmental Sustainability

�������� has launched its new School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS), creating a comprehensive environmental hub at the university.

October 25, 2023

Floridians Believe in Climate Change and Want Government Action

Floridians are more convinced that climate change is happening than Americans as a whole and strongly support steps to address its impact, according to a new Florida Atlantic University survey.

October 23, 2023

�������� Honors 2023 Talon Leadership Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2023, honoring outstanding faculty, student, alumni and community leadership.

October 20, 2023

�������� to Celebrate South Florida Entrepreneurs at Maverick Reception

�������� Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2023 Maverick Reception during Global Entrepreneurship Week on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its headquarters, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.

October 20, 2023

�������� Offers Free Course for Veterans Who Want to Own a Business

Military veterans hoping to start or grow a business can learn the basics through a free course offered by Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

October 19, 2023

MediaLab@�������� Officially Launches

Florida Atlantic University recently launched MediaLab@��������, a new journalism initiative by the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies.

October 18, 2023

�������� Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

Researchers from Florida Atlantic University evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

October 16, 2023

�������� Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Decreases in Third Quarter

Hispanic consumer confidence in the economy dropped in the third quarter of 2023, in part due to uncertainty surrounding a possible federal shutdown, according to a poll released by �������� BEPI.

October 16, 2023

�������� Appoints Leader to New 'Biotech Bridge' Program

October 16, 2023

��������'s Sport Management MBA Jumps to Top 10 in Global Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program broke the top 10 in the international ranking among the top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

October 12, 2023

�������� OIT Facilitates Computer Donation to Jamaica

Florida Atlantic University's Office of Information Technology (OIT) recently donated surplus computers to the Jamaican Ministry of Education of Youth for preparatory schools in Jamaica.

October 11, 2023

Center for Teaching and Learning Earns ICLCA Award for Second Time

��������'s Center for Teaching and Learning has earned the 2023 Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award, given by the ICLCA.

October 10, 2023

�������� to Celebrate Homecoming 2023: 'Ride the Wave'

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: Ride the Wave" beginning Thursday, Oct. 12 through Saturday, Oct. 21.

October 10, 2023

Report: As Inflation Gets Back on Track, Should the Fed Raise Rates?

Inflation rebounded in August, but signs are emerging that it could be getting back on track to the Federal Reserve's goal of 2 percent, according to a Florida Atlantic University economist.

October 9, 2023

�������� College of Nursing Receives Prestigious ANCC Accreditation

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development.

October 6, 2023

��������, FPL Conduct Interactive Workshop for FPL Engineers

More than 100 Florida Power & Light engineers attended a two-day basic electricity workshop for non-electrical engineers conducted by ��������'s College of Engineering and Computer Science.

October 3, 2023

�������� Engineering Study Employs Deep Learning to Explain Extreme Events

The technique employed by �������� researchers demonstrates it can be invaluable for accurately identifying the sources of extreme events in a completely data-driven manner.

October 2, 2023

A.D. Henderson Continues to Rank Among the Best Nationally

Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School continues to rank among the best schools in America.

October 2, 2023

Seven Florida Cities Climb Up Overvalued Housing List

Seven Florida cities were among the top 10 most overvalued housing markets in the country, as interest rates squeeze many buyers from the market, according to researchers.

September 28, 2023

�������� Seeks Participants for Online Heart Failure and Fatigue Study

�������� researchers are conducting a "Heart Failure and Fatigue" study to prove that an easy-to-use survey is a reliable method to assist health care providers to evaluate fatigue in patients with heart failure.

September 28, 2023

�������� Receives Gift to Support Theater Performances and Arts Education

��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Edith and Martin Stein Family Foundation to support performances and arts education at the university's Theatre Lab.

September 26, 2023

Rent Growth Normalizes as Florida Faces Prolonged Affordability Crisis

Renters across Florida are faced with a prolonged affordability crisis despite rent growth having returned to normal, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

September 25, 2023

�������� Seeks Sponsors, Walkers for Annual 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk

��������'s Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center is hosting the 17th annual "Keep Memories Alive" Walk-in-the-Mall on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road.

September 22, 2023

Data Analysis: Unbooked Losses at Banks Rise in Second Quarter

Some banks in America could be at risk as unbooked losses in their securities portfolios ticked up in the second quarter of the year, according to an analysis by a finance expert at Florida Atlantic University.

September 20, 2023

�������� Receives $1.3 Million Grant for Alzheimer's Outreach in Broward

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living's Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative to advance health equity and quality of life.

September 20, 2023

�������� Indexes Rank College Football Kickers and Punters

Over the past five years, researchers at Florida Atlantic University have gathered data and created formulas to evaluate kickers and punters, two of the most underappreciated positions in football.

September 19, 2023

�������� Receives $750,000 Philanthropic Grant for Alzheimer's Disease

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine has received a grant from the Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation, which will transform the care of neurodegenerative diseases.

September 18, 2023

�������� Makes Large Jump in 'U.S. News' 2024 List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University made considerable gains in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," moving up to No. 112 from No. 131 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.

September 18, 2023

�������� Professor Awarded Top Honors from Management Journal

Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., an associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, was awarded top honors for a paper published in a leading management policy journal.

September 18, 2023

Eureka! Groundbreaking Study Uncovers Origin of 'Conscious Awareness'

�������� researchers provide the first quantified observations of the "birth" of purpose in human infants, as they recognize their causal powers and transition from spontaneous to intentional behavior.

September 18, 2023

�������� Students to Host Events for 2023 National Hispanic Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of student-run events beginning Friday, Sept. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 15.

September 14, 2023

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths More Than Quadrupled from 1999 to 2020

Regardless of race, age, geography or urbanization, a new study by ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine shows U.S. drug overdose deaths more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2020, causing 1,013,852 deaths.

September 12, 2023

�������� Researcher Receives U.S. Patent for Underwater Imaging Device

�������� Harbor Branch's Bing Ouyang, Ph.D., has received a patent for a new invention about the size of a soda can, which is a potential gamechanger in advanced underwater imaging technology.

September 11, 2023

Study: Home Prices are Re-Accelerating, But for How Long?

Home prices are picking up in some parts of the country, though it is doubtful prices will jump significantly in the future, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.

September 7, 2023

Study First to Show Impacts of Heat on U.S. Leatherback Hatchlings

�������� researchers have uncovered the correlation between nest temperatures on leatherback hatchling shape, performance and hatching success in the United States.

September 7, 2023

Gene Discovery Nets �������� Researchers U.S. Patent to Treat Addiction

An invention in the fields of pharmacology, medicine, neuroscience and psychiatry using a molecular approach to treat addiction has earned Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., and Maureen Hahn, Ph.D., a U.S. patent.

September 7, 2023

�������� Names New Director of Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise

Florida Atlantic University has named Andrew Garrison as the new director of the Phil Smith Center for Free Enterprise in the College of Business.

September 6, 2023

STUDY: These Rental Markets Are Most Favorable Based on Pricing Trends

With renters waiting for the rental crisis to ebb, some markets might be more favorable based on long-term pricing trends, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

August 29, 2023

�������� Rises in 'Washington Monthly's' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University has jumped in Washington Monthly's annual College Guide over its 2022 rankings.

August 29, 2023

Geographic 'Hot Spots' for Cigarette, Firearm Deaths in the U.S.

A new �������� study shows geographically distinct areas of the highest death rates in the U.S. related to cigarettes as well as firearms, including both assault and suicide over two decades from 1999 to 2019.

August 29, 2023

�������� Names New Director of the Adams Center

Florida Atlantic University names Kevin Cox, Ph.D., senior lecturer at ��������'s College of Business, the new director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

August 28, 2023

�������� Lands $4.2 Million NIH Grant for Air Quality, Alzheimer's Study

�������� researchers will examine the effects of smoke-related pollution from agricultural burns on Alzheimer's and related dementias risks on farmworkers and rural residents along Florida's Lake Okeechobee.

August 23, 2023

Study Finds Massive Loss of U.S. Coastline Tidal Flats Over 31 Years

�������� researchers provide the first big picture nationwide of a 'coastal squeeze' in the contiguous U.S. from 1985 to 2015, which has resulted in degeneration of tidal flats due to urban expansion.

August 22, 2023

�������� Expert: AI Can Change the Course of College Recruiting

As artificial intelligence reshapes much of our daily lives, it could also shake up the way college coaches recruit players to their schools, according to one sports expert at Florida Atlantic University.

August 22, 2023

�������� Receives National Academy of Inventors Chapter of Excellence Award

Florida Atlantic University's chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was recently honored with the inaugural Chapter of Excellence Award during the NAI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

August 18, 2023

New Index Suggests Where Prices Might Grow, Decline in United States

A new price-to-rent ratio from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University sheds light on which areas might see price growth or declines.

August 16, 2023

�������� Study Reveals Common Wristbands 'Hotbed' for Harmful Bacteria

A study tested various textures of wristbands to determine if they harbor pathogenic bacteria. E. coli was prevalent on 60 percent of wristbands and Staphylococcus was prevalent on 85 percent of wristbands.

August 16, 2023

�������� Study: Perils of Not Being Attractive or Athletic in Middle School

A first-of-its-kind �������� research study shows life is harder for children who are not attractive or athletic. As their unpopularity grows, so do their problems - increasing loneliness and alcohol misuse.

August 10, 2023

Protected Sex: Study Records Grouper Mating Calls in U.S. Caribbean

�������� Harbor Branch researchers deployed an autonomous, passive acoustic platform to survey marine protected areas on the western shelf of Puerto Rico during grouper reproductive seasons.

August 9, 2023

Study: Foreign-Born CEOs More Likely to be Dismissed from Firms

Foreign-born CEOs are more likely to be fired than native-born CEOs if the firm they are leading is performing poorly, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and another school.

August 8, 2023

Study Compares Youth Detained for Prostitution With Serious Offenders

A study is the first to use a nationally representative sample to compare risk factors and characteristics of youth detained for sex trafficking to youth detained for more serious offenses such as murder.

August 8, 2023

�������� Celebrates Summer 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees today for the summer semester during three in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

August 8, 2023

�������� Receives Gift to Launch First Student-Managed Investment Fund

��������'s College of Business received a $250,000 gift from Dan Davidowitz and Polen Capital Management, LLC ("Polen") matched by the �������� Foundation to launch the first student-managed investment fund.

August 3, 2023

Study: South Florida Housing Market Grows More Overvalued

The Miami metropolitan area is climbing up the list of overvalued housing markets in Florida as demand stays strong and the supply shortage persists in the area, according to researchers.

August 1, 2023

DNA Decodes Dining Desires of Shell-Shucking Whitespotted Eagle Rays

�������� Harbor Branch researchers are the first to uncover the finer-scale feeding patterns of the whitespotted eagle ray in U.S. coastal waters.

August 1, 2023

Study Uncovers Barriers to Mammography Screening Among Black Women

Researchers from ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing examined mammography screening frequency and perceptions and beliefs among Black women in an underserved community.

July 31, 2023

Pitfalls and Solutions for Using AI to Predict Opioid Use Disorder

�������� engineering researchers conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed journal papers analyzing the technical aspects of machine learning applied to predicting opioid use as well as the published results.

July 27, 2023

�������� Tech Runway® Announces Its 12th Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 12th cohort of its Venture Program.

July 25, 2023

Study: Rent Growth in Some Florida Cities at or Below National Average

Eight of the nine measured cities in Florida saw yearly rent increases below the national average, though renters across the state are still struggling with an affordability crisis, according to researchers.

July 24, 2023

Multiclass Cancer Diagnostic Tool Designed by �������� Uses AI, Micro-RNA

�������� engineering researchers designed a diagnostic tool to explore the use of microRNA signatures and AI as biomarkers to detect and classify several prominent cancers.

July 20, 2023

�������� College of Business Hosts Inaugural Golf Classic

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is hosting its inaugural Golf Classic to support student success and benefit the college's Hospitality and Tourism Management Program.

July 19, 2023

Sewage, Not Fertilizer Fueling Nitrogen Surge in Indian River Lagoon

�������� Harbor Branch researchers compared water quality in Florida's Indian River Lagoon "pre" and five-years "post" fertilizer bans, revealing sewage, not fertilizer is the root cause of environmental issues.

July 18, 2023

Political Apathy Spreads from Parents to Adolescent Children

A study finds risks unique to families with close ties. When parents and adolescents are close, parents transmit political apathy to their adolescent children, which could negatively impact young voters.

July 17, 2023

�������� Poll: Hispanic Consumer Confidence Rises as Inflation Eases

- Hispanic consumers were more optimistic in the second quarter of 2023, exhibiting a more positive outlook toward the economy in the year ahead.

July 17, 2023

New Poll Explores News Media Habits Among Florida Voters

New poll finds Florida voters maintain their connection to both traditional and social platforms but turn largely to cable and local news in an age of media distrust and fragmentation

July 17, 2023

�������� Receives $11.5 Million Gift to Combat Life-Threatening Illness

The Schmidt College of Medicine received the monumental gift from philanthropists Ann and John Wood to combat amyloidosis, a complex and challenging disease, using a whole-body and multidisciplinary approach.

July 13, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Steadfast in Commitment to Trump

New insights into the political landscape of Florida show the unwavering commitment of Florida Republicans to former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a new �������� Mainstreet PolCom Lab poll.

July 10, 2023

��������'s Madden Center Named Oasis of Excellence

The Madden Center for Value Creation at Florida Atlantic University was named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).

July 7, 2023

�������� Scientist Featured in NatGeo's 'SharkFest' 2023

��������'s Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is featured in National Geographic's highly popular series, "When Sharks Attack."

July 7, 2023

�������� Study Explores Incarceration, Employment and Re-offense

A researcher from the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice investigated the effectiveness of transitional employment programs and cognitive behavioral interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 6, 2023

��������AA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (��������AA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee

July 5, 2023

Study: Homebuyers Facing Overvalued Markets Despite Prices Moderating

Housing prices are starting to stabilize across the country, though homebuyers waiting for a break in the market may not find it anytime soon, according to researchers.

July 5, 2023

Finalists for ��������'s Next President Selected

The Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee recommended to the University's Board of Trustees three finalists for the presidency of the University

July 5, 2023

Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke

Using AI, �������� engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.

June 29, 2023

�������� Foundation Board Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Members

Florida Atlantic University's Foundation Board of Directors welcomed Noel Gonzalez '94 and Charles Cartwright to its board of directors.

June 29, 2023

U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose

A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.

June 29, 2023

Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds

�������� researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.

June 28, 2023

Study: Rent Increases Stabilizing, Still Largely Unaffordable for Many

Rental increases have moderated in most areas in the United States, though many renters are still priced out of the market, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.  

June 22, 2023

Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent

A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.

June 22, 2023

Study: Liberal-leaning CEOs' Firms More Likely to Exit Russia

U.S. companies led by liberal-leaning CEOs were more likely to exit Russia than firms with conservative-leaning CEOs, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University and Northeastern University.

June 22, 2023

Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'

A researcher from �������� reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.

June 20, 2023

�������� Receives Gift from Davidowitz Family

��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a significant gift from the Davidowitz family of Boynton Beach to expand Holocaust and Human Rights Education programming.

June 19, 2023

Explore the Indian River Lagoon with �������� Harbor Branch

Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute offers a new public boat tour of the Indian River Lagoon aboard "The Discovery," a 36-passenger pontoon.

June 16, 2023

Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon

A study by �������� Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.

June 15, 2023

�������� Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

��������'s College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the �������� Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for students with intellectual disabilities.

June 12, 2023

Marín Ruiz Representing �������� on Prestigious APLU Committee

The APLU recently appointed a representative from �������� to serve in an official committee role for the first time in its history.

June 9, 2023

��������'s Madden Center Launches Free Online Certificate in Value Creation

Florida Atlantic University's Madden Center for Value Creation is offering a free online certificate to help business professionals analyze and create value in organizations.

June 8, 2023

In Sync? Malaria Parasite and Human Time Clocks Do Align

A new study has uncovered "coupling" between the malaria parasite and its human host, which provides a pathway to new treatments for a disease that claims the life of a child under age 5 every minute.

June 7, 2023

Report: Average Renter in Much of U.S. Needs $100,000 Salary

The average renter in 11 U.S. markets must make a six-figure annual salary to avoid being classified as rent-burdened

June 5, 2023

Taghi Khoshgoftaar, Ph.D., Recognized as Highly Cited Google Scholar

�������� engineering professor's scientific publications have garnered more than 30,000 citations over the last five years (2018 to 2023), yielding a Google Scholar h-index of 88.

June 5, 2023

Study: Falling Florida Home Prices Still Significantly Overvalued

Atlanta and Detroit are the nation's two most overvalued housing markets, but Florida is the state where prices are well out of line with historical trends

May 31, 2023

Drone Squads from The Cane Institute Sweep National Competition

Four teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads.

May 30, 2023

Running Throughout Middle Age Keeps 'Old' Adult-born Neurons 'Wired'

A new study provides novel insight into the benefits of exercise, which should motivate adults to keep moving throughout their lifetime, especially during middle age.

May 25, 2023

'Financial Times' Ranks �������� Executive Education No. 2 in U.S.

�������� ranked No. 2 in the United States overall, No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 4 in the world for female participation, and No. 17 globally for overall satisfaction.

May 25, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Builds Bridges in Africa

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science is a leader in building bridges, both literally and figuratively.

May 25, 2023

�������� Poll: Florida Voters See Rise in Racism, Bigotry

A significant number of Florida voters worry racism are on the rise in the U.S., a factor that could impact their voting behavior, according to research by Florida Atlantic University and Mainstreet Research.

May 25, 2023

�������� Experts for the 2023 Hurricane Season

Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

May 24, 2023

Researchers: Firms Should Reconsider Value of Government Contracts

Companies assume contracting with the government brings long-lasting financial windfalls, but new research suggests the arrangement is not as valuable as many firms might think.

May 18, 2023

'Pathogen' Storm: Vibrio Bacteria, Sargassum and Plastic Marine Debris

As summer kicks off and efforts are underway to find solutions to repurpose Sargassum, could the interplay between this seaweed, Vibrio bacteria and plastic marine debris pose a triple threat to public health?

May 18, 2023

�������� Approved for Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine has received initial accreditation for its fifth university-sponsored fellowship, which will be based at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.

May 16, 2023

Crushed Clams, Roaming Rays: Acoustic Tags Show Predator Interactions

Inspired by clam fishermen reports, �������� Harbor Branch researchers conducted a study using acoustic telemetry to monitor tagged rays in clam leases along Florida's Atlantic coast over two years.

May 15, 2023

Most Nurses Attribute Well-Being Struggles to Staffing Shortages

A third annual survey by Cross Country Healthcare and �������� shows that one-third of nurses plan to leave the profession in the next two years. More than half claim there is insufficient staff to meet demand.

May 11, 2023

Poll: Florida Republicans Strongly Support Donald Trump for 2024 Run

According to the poll, Trump would win over DeSantis by a significant margin if the primary were held when the poll was completed between April 13-14.

May 11, 2023

Expert: Expanded Playoff Will Improve College Football

The College Football Playoff will look much different in 2024, rightly giving national championship aspirations to more teams and introducing a "March Madness" vibe to the traditional holiday season.

May 11, 2023

A Chorus Line, Big Band Concerts and More

�������� has announced the lineup for this summer's Festival Rep.

May 10, 2023

Climate Change Concern in Florida Linked With Recent Extreme Weather

A recent �������� survey shows an increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans.

May 10, 2023

New Model Based on Psychology Predicts Who Will Buy Trendy Products

A study offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products.

May 8, 2023

Study: Rent Crisis Slowing, but Landlords Still in Control

U.S. rents are leveling off after record highs last year, and the evidence of a slowdown is most apparent in four north-central and western markets, new research shows.

May 8, 2023

Marine Seagrass Meadows Show Resilience to Bounce Back After Die-Offs

A study in Florida Bay, one of the largest global contiguous seagrass systems, finds healthy recruits of turtlegrass, a marine seagrass, in open bare patches after seagrass meadow die-off events.

May 4, 2023

�������� Celebrates Spring 2023 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,000 degrees Thursday and Friday for the spring semester during six in-person commencement ceremonies in the Kaye Auditorium.

May 4, 2023

�������� Lands $2 Million Grant from U.S. Department of Transportation

�������� urban and planning researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science join a five member university consortia for the 'Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities.'

May 4, 2023

��������'s Chair Medal Ceremony Honors its Inaugural Class of Recipients

The Florida Atlantic University Chair's Medal recently was awarded to its inaugural group of recipients at the Eleanor R. Baldwin House at ��������'s Boca Raton campus.

May 3, 2023

Study: Florida Homebuyers Paying Steep Premiums

A leveling off of U.S. home prices means markets aren't as overvalued as they used to be, but Florida buyers are still paying well more than they should, based on long-term pricing trends, new research shows.

May 2, 2023

�������� Expert: New NCAA Transfer Limitations are Essential

New NCAA legislation to limit student-athlete transfers was a necessary adjustment

May 1, 2023

Nation's Newest Physicians Receive M.D. Degrees at ��������

Sixty-four members of the class of 2023 are among the nation's newest physicians. ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine held its ninth commencement ceremony today in the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.

April 28, 2023

�������� and Insightec Partner to Treat Neurological Disorders

�������� and Insightec will collaborate to advance scientific knowledge about the use of focused ultrasound to treat brain diseases, including Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

April 28, 2023

�������� Honors 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and Distinguished Alumni

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception.

April 28, 2023

2023 �������� Wave Competition Awards Announced

Florida Atlantic University has announced the 2023 winners of the eighth annual �������� Wave Competition.

April 27, 2023

Alarming Rates of Teen Suicide Continue to Increase in the U.S.

A study explored suicide rate trends among 13 to 14 year olds from 1999 to 2018. Findings show rates more than doubled from 2008 to 2018 and suggest key roles of social media, school stress and firearms.

April 26, 2023

Florida SBDC at �������� Receives International Program Excellence Award

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at �������� recently received the prestigious "NASBITE International 2023 Program Excellence Award" for helping to develop and promote international trade.

April 25, 2023

��������'s Ken Johnson, Ph.D., Honored for Housing Market Indices

Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., associate dean in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Ratcliff Award by the American Real Estate Society (ARES).

April 25, 2023

Weinberg Family Gift to Expand Jewish Studies, Human Rights Education

��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters has received a $1 million gift from Marilyn and Jay Weinberg that will support Holocaust, Jewish studies and human rights educational programs.

April 25, 2023

�������� Among 'U.S. News'' 2023-24 'Best Graduate Programs'

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023-24.

April 25, 2023

Nursing Professor to Receive International Recognition for Research

��������'s Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, Ph.D., is among 22 honorees worldwide who will be inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing's "2023 International Nurse Research Hall of Fame."

April 24, 2023

Venture for Athletes Wins �������� Business Pitch Competition

Venture for Athletes won the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Business Pitch Competition sponsored by Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship.

April 21, 2023

��������, Virtual Planet and City of West Palm Beach Unveil VR Experience

A revolutionary new virtual reality (VR) experience, "Sea Level Rise (SLR) Explorer WPB," is a simulation of the devastation that a Category 5 hurricane and sea level rise could have on West Palm Beach.

April 20, 2023

�������� Gets $6 Million to Increase Mental Health Counselors in Schools

�������� College of Education researchers received a U.S. Department of Education grant to partner with five Florida school districts to increase the number of mental health service providers in high-need schools.

April 20, 2023

�������� Poll: Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023

Hispanic consumers less optimistic at the beginning of 2023, concerned about the U.S. economy in the short and long term, according to a new poll from the �������� Business and Economics Polling Initiative.

April 19, 2023

‘Antibiotic Culture’ Permeates Intensive Care Units in U.S. Hospitals

A study by a researcher from ��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters examined how ICU physicians use antibiotic therapies and the factors that influence their decision-making.

April 19, 2023

Study Compares COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among College Students

A cross-cultural study is the first to examine factors that influenced the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine in an international sample of college students from the U.S., Israel and the Czech Republic.

April 18, 2023

�������� President's Gala Celebrates �������� Health, Men's Basketball Team

Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated its 2023 President's Gala at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on the Boca Raton campus.

April 18, 2023

�������� to Offer 2023 Summer Camps

Florida Atlantic University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; �������� SeaTech; Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters; and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps beginning in June.

April 17, 2023

�������� to Host 'Owls in the Outfield' Event for Community

"Owls in the Outfield," a carnival-style outdoor block party, will take place on Saturday, April 29 in the Florida Atlantic University Athletic Complex Parking Lot (No. 14).

April 17, 2023

�������� Hosts 54th annual Honors Convocation

�������� recently hosted the University's 54th annual Honors Convocation at the University Theatre in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Boca Raton campus.

April 12, 2023

'Carb' Treatment for Stroke Receives New U.S. Patent

An invention by a researcher in ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine designed to treat ischemic stroke, protect brain tissue from injury and minimize the size of a brain infarct has received a new U.S. patent.

April 12, 2023

AACSB Extends �������� College of Business' Accreditation

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business remains one of a select group of academic institutions with global accreditation in business, a universal standard certifying a program's quality.

April 11, 2023

Pair of �������� Students Named 2023 Goldwater Scholars

Florida Atlantic University students David Baldwin and Michael Green have been named 2023 Goldwater Scholars.

April 11, 2023

Child Sex Trafficking Victim Experiences Differ Greatly by Gender

A study by a researcher in ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice is the first to test for gender differences in risk factors and experiences of youth incarcerated for childhood prostitution.

April 11, 2023

�������� Named 'Voter Friendly Campus' for 2023-24

Florida Atlantic University is one of 258 campuses nationwide to be designated as a "Voter Friendly Campus."

April 10, 2023

Study: Retail Workers Struggling with Deviant Customers

Labor shortages and fiscal pressure have forced new responsibilities on retail workers, according to researchers at �������� and three other schools.

April 6, 2023

NIL Deal Could be Game-changer for Amateur Athletes in Smaller Sports

A Clemson University lacrosse player's landmark NIL deal could be the catalyst for similar arrangements for amateur athletes who play non-revenue-generating sports, according to expert at ��������.

April 5, 2023

��������'s Mara Schiff, Ph.D., to Receive Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Mara Schiff, Ph.D., an associate professor in ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, will receive the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award (academic year 2023-24).

April 5, 2023

�������� Developed AUTOHOLO Shows Potential as Red Tide Warning System

�������� researchers are the first to use a new autonomous, submersible holographic 3D microscope and imaging system to characterize red tide in the field and break new ground for monitoring harmful algal blooms.

April 4, 2023

U.S. Home Prices Moderate, but Buyers are Still Paying Hefty Premiums

Atlanta is the nation's most overvalued housing market, although Florida remains at the center of the U.S. real estate correction, new research shows.

April 4, 2023

'New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias' Awardees

In recognition of the quality of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias research at ��������, the university launched the "New Horizons in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)" Pilot Funding Program.

March 31, 2023

��������'s College of Business Receives Grant from JPMorgan Chase

��������'s College of Business has received a sponsorship from JP Morgan Chase's Women on the Move to create programs and opportunities to prepare students from many backgrounds in the finance industry.

March 30, 2023

World Leaders in Artificial Intelligence Gather at ��������

The gathering of world leaders in the fields of AI, philosophy and neuroscience marked the grand opening of ��������'s Center for Future Mind.

March 30, 2023

Could Changes in Fed's Interest Rates Affect the Environment?

A study by ��������'s College of Business explored the interplay between domestic and international monetary policy impacts and CO2 emissions.

March 28, 2023

Wild Animals Stop the Spread of Socially Transmitted Misinformation

Using camera observatories in a coral reef in French Polynesia, a study by �������� and collaborators finds that in groups of foraging fish, misinformation rarely spreads to more than a few individuals.

March 28, 2023

�������� New Home to Award-winning Website 'The Invading Sea'

The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at Florida Atlantic University.

March 21, 2023

�������� Announces Winners of 2023 'Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition'

Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the seventh annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted by the Graduate College.

March 21, 2023

�������� Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

�������� Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute researchers are currently seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

March 20, 2023

They Matched! ��������'s Soon-to-be Physicians Celebrate 'Match' Day

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2023 opened their sealed envelopes at noon on this "Match Day," and learned where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training.

March 17, 2023

Dean Naelys Luna, Ph.D., Named American Council on Education Fellow

Naelys Luna, Ph.D., dean of ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice, has been named an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow for academic year 2023-24.

March 15, 2023

�������� Receives $2.8 Million Gift for Queen Conch Farm in Grand Bahama

��������'s Harbor Branch has received a $2.8 million gift to establish a queen conch hatchery in Grand Bahama. The project is built on a network of collaborators to secure local support and collaboration.

March 14, 2023

School of Architecture to Participate in Venice Architecture Biennale

Florida Atlantic University's School of Architecture has been invited to showcase two research projects at La Biennale Architettura.

March 14, 2023

All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Youth Declining Mental Health

A study shows that adults' good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide.

March 9, 2023

Men Over 65 at Greater Risk than Women of Skull Fractures from Falls

Researchers from ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine conducted a study comparing the risk of skull fractures from falls in geriatric males and females and uncovered some unexpected results.

March 8, 2023

�������� Earns Military Friendly® Status for 12th Consecutive Year

For the 12th straight year, Florida Atlantic University is being recognized as a Military Friendly® School, earning the "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution" designation.

March 7, 2023

Does Current Shellfish Culture Gear Curb 'Crunching' Rays?

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. �������� Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays.

March 7, 2023

Study: Renting Beats Buying in Vast Majority of U.S.

Despite widespread home price declines, renting still makes more sense than owning in the vast majority of U.S. housing markets, according to researchers at �������� and FIU.

March 6, 2023

�������� Hosts Events for Women's History Month

Florida Atlantic University will host more than a dozen events to celebrate Women's History Month at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses.

March 3, 2023

Physicians Should Screen Youth for Cyberbullying, Social Media Use

�������� physicians recommend primary care physicians screen adolescents and young adults for inappropriate or misuse of social media and cyberbullying using screening tools developed for health care settings.

March 2, 2023

America on the Move: How Urban Travel Has Changed Over a Decade

A study by ��������'s Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups.

March 1, 2023

�������� Lands U.S. EPA Grant for 'Hands-on' Indian River Lagoon Field Trip

�������� Harbor Branch has received a $399,963 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Initiative Program to support a new Indian River Lagoon field trip program.

February 24, 2023

A.D. Henderson Students Enjoy Career Day

Students at A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton were able to get a glimpse into their potential future as more than 40 presenters dropped by for Career Day today.

February 24, 2023

New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business

�������� and CSU researchers systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes.

February 23, 2023

U.S. Representative Tours First Drone-based Quantum Network at ��������

United States Rep. Cory Mills ( R-Fla.) visited Florida Atlantic University today to tour ��������'s quantum physics laboratory in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

February 22, 2023

��������, Shipwreck Park Partner on Underwater Public Project, 'Wahoo Bay'

�������� engineers and students will use AI and sensing in Wahoo Bay, a "living" underwater laboratory, which will serve partly as an educational marine park as well as an initiative to restore the natural habitat.

February 21, 2023

�������� Tech Runway® Announces Latest Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently accepted 16 companies to participate in the 11th cohort of its Venture Program.

February 21, 2023

Renters Get Sticker Shock in Three New England Markets

Three housing markets in the U.S. Northeast are dealing with rent spikes even as the nation's rental crisis showed more signs of moderation in January.

February 21, 2023

Center for the Future Mind Hosts Conference on The Future of AI

- Florida Atlantic University's Center for the Future Mind will host Mindfest 2023, a conference that will explore the future of artificial intelligence.

February 21, 2023

��������-developed Video Compression Technology Gets Industry Recognition

��������'s College of Engineering and Computer Science and OP Solutions have announced the intellectual property merit of ��������-developed versatile video coding technology to improve the process of streaming media.

February 20, 2023

Impacts of Incarceration on African American Fathers and Their Sons

A new study by researchers from ��������'s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice illustrates how incarceration is a destructive force in the African American community, especially for fathers.

February 16, 2023

Researchers Endorse Widespread Naloxone to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers propose a call to action to ensure the widest distribution and easy availability of naloxone, including over the counter, which is likely to be FDA-approved soon.

February 15, 2023

��������, Delray Medical Center, Insightec Team Up on Groundbreaking Study

��������, Delray Medical Center and Insightec are collaborating on a groundbreaking study for Alzheimer's disease and have treated the first patient in Florida using non-invasive focused ultrasound technology.

February 15, 2023

Researchers Map Wide Impacts of Fire-induced Permafrost Thaw in Alaska

�������� researchers have developed a new machine learning approach to quantify fire-induced thaw settlement across the entire Tanana Flats in Alaska, which encompasses more than 3 million acres.

February 14, 2023

College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives $1 Million Gift

�������� and Florida Power & Light Company have agreed to a four-year collaboration to establish the FPL Center for Intelligent Energy Technologies (InETech).

February 14, 2023

��������'s Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., Lands Coveted NSF CAREER Award

With a five-year, $974,100 NSF grant, Andia Chaves Fonnegra, Ph.D., will develop fundamental ecological research to understand the functional ecology and biodiversity patterns in sponge-dominated coral reefs.

February 13, 2023

Study Resolves 50-Year Dispute of Teleost Fishes Ancestral Lineage

�������� Harbor Branch's Sahar Mejri, Ph.D., is among a team of scientists to use genome mapping to demonstrate sister groups from a common evolutionary ancestor.

February 10, 2023

�������� Study First to Show Statewide Cannabis-related Deaths in Florida

Using data from 2014 to 2020, researchers from ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing analyzed deaths in Florida associated with cannabis and synthetic cannabis use.

February 9, 2023

Copy-cat? Study Explores Conformity in Children with Few Friends

What gives one friend influence over another and why? �������� researchers tested the theory that children with few friends protect these friendships through conformity to stay in a friend's "good graces."

February 7, 2023

U.S. Rents Moderating, but Affordability Issues Linger

December 2022 rents fell in 71 of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas even as markets in Florida remain overvalued and unaffordable for many consumers

February 6, 2023

�������� to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

Each year, �������� observes National Black History Month by celebrating the history and contributions of its African American/Black Diaspora communities with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.

February 1, 2023

Interplay Between Sleep, Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have unraveled the interplay between chronic pain, sleep and spinal cord stimulation, a treatment that uses low levels of electricity to relieve pain.

January 30, 2023

�������� Honors Patrick J. Geraghty as Business Leader of the Year

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business honored Patrick J. Geraghty today as Business Leader of the Year.

January 27, 2023

Study: Florida Dominates List of Most Overvalued Housing Markets

Florida metros make up six of the 10 most overvalued housing markets in the nation.

January 25, 2023

�������� Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online master's in education program is ranked No. 52 in the nation for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 80 in 2022.

January 24, 2023

��������, Broward Health to Partner on Academic Medicine

�������� and Broward Health have announced a partnership to provide academic medicine to Broward County, and to collaborate on education, clinical training and practice, health services administration, and research.

January 24, 2023

Easing of Inflation Bolsters Hispanics' Confidence in U.S. Economy

With consumer price hikes moderating, U.S. Hispanics are feeling more optimistic about their personal finances and the economy.

January 23, 2023

�������� Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Opens in Jupiter

�������� celebrated the opening of the �������� Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at ��������'s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter, heralding a new era in neuroscience and education.

January 19, 2023

Hate Crime Legislation Vague and Inconsistent Among 50 U.S. States

�������� researchers analyzed 271 statutes from all 50 U.S. states and found that every state legislates hate crimes differently, resulting in differential justice in these cases.

January 18, 2023

Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults at the Cellular Level

�������� researchers conducted a study to explore the effects of resistance training in older adults, taking research one step further in helping to elucidate the benefits of exercise in this population.

January 17, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents CNN's John Avlon

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Lincoln and the Fight for Peace," with author and CNN anchor, John Avlon.

January 17, 2023

Noise from Urban Environments Affects the Color of Songbirds' Beaks

A study on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch suggests exposure to urban noise may affect their structural traits, such as beak color, which influence social interactions and mate choice.

January 12, 2023

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Presents William B. Taylor

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "Russia, Ukraine and the United States," with former U.S. Ambassador William B. Taylor.

January 10, 2023

�������� Economist: Short-term Rentals, HOA Rules Drive Up Florida Rents

A Florida Atlantic University researcher believes an abundance of short-term vacation rentals and oppressive restrictions from homeowner and condominium associations are contributing to Florida's rental crisis.

January 9, 2023

Laura Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush at ��������

Florida Atlantic University's 2023 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents "A Conversation with Laura W. Bush and Barbara Pierce Bush.

January 4, 2023

�������� Celebrates Fall 2022 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,710 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 15, 2022

Study: Even as Housing Market Slows, Prices Still Rising

While a U.S. housing correction has started, home prices are still rising in many areas, according to the latest study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

December 14, 2022

Ultrasound Device for Pain Gets 'Nod' from Shark Tank and NIH Funding

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine is developing a handheld probe using focused ultrasound that is non-invasive and non-opioid-based to treat back and leg pain in a physician's office and potentially at home.

December 14, 2022

AI Model Predicts if a COVID-19 Test Might be Positive or Not

Researchers from ��������'s College of Engineering and Computer Science have trained five classification algorithms to create an accurate model that proactively predicts COVID-19 test results.

December 13, 2022

�������� Receives $5 Million to Create Hagerty Family Athletics Village

Florida Atlantic University Athletics has received a $5 million gift commitment from Michelle and Michael Hagerty.

December 13, 2022

Wearable Belt with Sensors Accurately Monitors Heart Failure 24/7

�������� researchers have developed a novel wearable device conveniently worn around the waist that measures all of the physiological parameters associated with heart failure in real time around the clock.

December 12, 2022

�������� Receives $1 Million NSF Grant to Empower Women in STEM Faculty

The three-year NSF grant will help to ensure appropriate representation of women in STEM faculty and continues the work of the late Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., who served as a research professor at ��������.

December 8, 2022

�������� Kicks off Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign

Florida Atlantic University recently kicked off the public phase of its first comprehensive campaign in more than 20 years.

December 7, 2022

�������� Partners with Veterans Group to Offer Entrepreneurship Training

Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship has been awarded a partnership with the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program for the eighth consecutive year.

December 7, 2022

�������� Receives NSF Grant for Secure Communications Over 5G Networks

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have joined forces to develop a universal radio adapter for secure communications for U.S. military, government and critical infrastructure systems.

December 6, 2022

�������� Study Finds Low Salinity Can Work to Culture Florida Pompano Fish

�������� Harbor Branch researchers are the first to conduct a low salinity study on Florida pompano to determine the optimal salinity required to culture juvenile fish from hatch to weaning under on-farm conditions.

December 5, 2022

Five Key Factors Affect Physical Activity in Multi-ethnic Older Adults

A study by researchers in ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing used a novel robust statistical approach and a large range of instruments and tools to analyze a diverse sample of adults ages 59 to 96.

December 1, 2022

�������� College of Business to Honor Patrick J. Geraghty

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business will host its 29th Business Leader of the Year breakfast on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Boca West Country Club.

November 30, 2022

Study: Rent Increases Slowing as More Supply Hits the Market

More of the largest metropolitan areas posted monthly declines in rent, further proof that the rental crisis is easing across the nation.

November 30, 2022

Study Explores Shark Nose Shape, Size and Link to Sensitivity of Smell

�������� researchers are the first to quantify olfactory organ morphology in fine detail among a diverse set of shark species using dissections, phylogenetic comparisons, and a new technique, called diceCT imaging.

November 29, 2022

Montana Tucker Headlines Concert-4-Kindness at ��������

Award-winning singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and social influencer Montana Tucker will headline a multi-arts Concert-4-Kindness on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.

November 29, 2022

Researchers Inducted into �������� Chapter of National Academy of Inventors

Four �������� researchers representing engineering, medicine, science and Harbor Branch will be inducted into the �������� Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors®.

November 28, 2022

�������� Diplomacy Team Places First at Washington, D.C. Competition

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in Washington, D.C.

November 28, 2022

Early Disinterest in School Snowballs into Academic, Social Problems

A prior study by a researcher at �������� and collaborators found starting off on the wrong foot academically, particularly with math and reading, cascades into peer problems during the first years of school.

November 18, 2022

Harmful Algal Toxins Found in Bull Sharks in the Indian River Lagoon

�������� Harbor Branch researchers are the first to measure multiple baseline concentrations of phycotoxins from harmful algal blooms in bull sharks from Florida's Indian River Lagoon.

November 17, 2022

�������� Makes Big Jump in Entrepreneurship Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business dramatically improved its standing among the top 50 undergraduate programs for entrepreneurship studies.

November 17, 2022

See the Comics That Inspired the New Netflix Movie 'Slumberland'

What do the new Netflix movie "Slumberland" and �������� Libraries' Jaffe Center for Book Arts have in common?

November 17, 2022

�������� Announces Estate Gift Commitments from Longtime �������� Benefactors

��������'s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S. E. Wimberly Library recently announced significant estate gift commitments from longtime �������� benefactors Howard Weiner, M.D. and Judith Weiner.

November 17, 2022

Scientists Land $3 Million NSF Grant to Empower Coral Reef Monitoring

�������� researchers and collaborators have received a $3 million National Science Foundation grant to uncover complex biological systems and develop tools to globally document coral reef health changes.

November 16, 2022

�������� Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Name Arena

Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to Florida Atlantic University Athletics.

November 16, 2022

�������� Receives $10 Million Gift to Establish Eminent Dean in Nursing

Florida Atlantic University received an estate pledge of $10 million from Holli Rockwell Trubinsky and her husband Joseph Trubinsky to establish the Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean in Nursing.

November 16, 2022

New Critical Period of Sex Determination in Sea Turtles Identified

A new study by �������� and collaborators finds the missing link between temperature of the incubation environment and sea turtle sex ratios for temperature-dependent embryonic sex determination.

November 15, 2022

��������'s Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Receives National Science Educator Award

Randy D. Blakely, Ph.D., ��������'s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute executive director, recently received the Society for Neuroscience's (SfN) 2022 prestigious Science Educator Award.

November 15, 2022

Study: Markets in Texas, Washington are Best for Renters

All 100 of the largest U.S. housing markets favor renting over buying, but metros in Texas, Washington, Tennessee and North Carolina are the nation's most renter-friendly.

November 14, 2022

�������� Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Improve Pre-K English Proficiency

��������'s College of Education in collaboration with the School District of Osceola County is one of 44 institutions nationwide selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive this grant in 2022.

November 8, 2022

APLU Names �������� 2022 Degree Completion Award Winner

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University the winner of its 2022 Degree Completion Award.

November 6, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Increases Cooling, But Not in Florida

The U.S. rental crisis appears to be softening, although Florida rents remain among the nation's most overvalued, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

November 4, 2022

Study: Home Price Declines Hitting Western U.S. Markets

Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon.

November 2, 2022

Ancient DNA Analysis Unravels the Early Peopling of South America

Using DNA from two ancient humans unearthed in two archaeological sites in northeast Brazil and powerful algorithms and genomic analyses, a study unravels the deep demographic history of South America.

November 2, 2022

�������� Lands U.S. Department of Defense Grant for Powerful Imaging Tool

Researchers have received a $599,503 grant from the United States Department of Defense for a powerful high resolution imaging technique that can reveal nanoscale structures.

November 1, 2022

Nurse-led Mobile Health Unit Will Bring 'CARE' Where It's Needed Most

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $3.9 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to create healthier populations in rural and medically underserved regions.

October 31, 2022

APLU Names �������� 2022 Degree Completion Award Finalist

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) today named Florida Atlantic University a finalist for its 2022 Degree Completion Award.

October 27, 2022

��������'s 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk to Honor Former Mayor Susan Whelchel

The Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center of ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing seeks sponsors and walkers for the 16th annual Walk-in-the-mall event at the Town Center at Boca Raton.

October 27, 2022

�������� Lands $1.2 Million NSF Grant to Transform Prosthetic Hand Control

The College of Engineering and Computer Science project combines AI, machine learning, biosensors and automated training to empower amputees to control the full dexterity of artificial hands.

October 26, 2022

�������� Poll Shows DeSantis Leading Crist in Race for Re-election

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is on track for re-election, leading Democratic challenger Charlie Crist by 11 percentage points and garnering strong approval ratings.

October 21, 2022

Climate Change Consensus Endures in Florida

Seven sequenced �������� surveys since October 2019 paint a comprehensive picture of Floridians' climate resilience attitudes during a period of particularly dynamic political, economic and environmental events.

October 19, 2022

Needs, Challenges for COVID-19 Boosters and Other Vaccines in the U.S.

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers have published a commentary in "The American Journal of Medicine" to provide the most updated guidance to health care providers on boosters and vaccines.

October 18, 2022

�������� Honors 2022 Talon Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2022.

October 17, 2022

�������� Celebrates Majestic Owls Society Inductees

With each passing year, a new class reaching the 50th anniversary of graduation is inducted into the Florida Atlantic University Majestic Owls Society.

October 17, 2022

��������'s Sport Management MBA Ranked No. 11 Worldwide

Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management program again improved its rankings among the world's top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

October 17, 2022

�������� Ranks in 'Diverse' Magazine's Top 100 Minority Degree Producers

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine ranked �������� as No. 17 for graduating African American students with bachelor's degrees in all disciplines combined in its list of top 100 minority degree producers.

October 14, 2022

�������� Poll: Hispanics Losing Confidence in U.S. Economy

Hispanics are increasingly concerned about their personal finances, leading to a decline in optimism in the U.S. economy during the third quarter.

October 13, 2022

Pandemic Escalated Teen Cyberbullying - Asian Americans Targeted Most

Until now, no research has explored cyberbullying trends among youth in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially whether Asian American youth were disproportionately targeted.

October 13, 2022

Doug Williams, Vince Evans and the NFL's Most Important Game

Florida Atlantic University presents the inaugural Fogelman Sports Museum lecture presented by Louis Moore, Ph.D.

October 13, 2022

��������, Thermo Fisher Scientific Collaborate on Conservation

�������� Harbor Branch and Thermo Fisher Scientific have entered into a unique agreement to advance marine science and endangered species research worldwide from the tropics to the Arctic.

October 12, 2022

Southwest Florida Becomes Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Market

Southwest Florida, still dealing with widespread destruction from Hurricane Ian, has become the nation's most overvalued housing market.

October 11, 2022

Study Shows Increasing Firearm Deaths Among Texas School-age Children

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators investigated firearm-related deaths in Texas from 1999 to 2020 and found 4,090 firearm fatalities among school-age children 5 to 18 years.

October 11, 2022

A.D. Henderson University School Top Three School in the Nation

A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School, No. 2 Best Public Middle School and No. 2 Best High School in Florida by Niche.

October 11, 2022

�������� Tech Runway® Venture Program Applications Now Being Accepted

�������� Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for the Venture Program, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

October 10, 2022

Homecoming 2022: 'The One at Florida Atlantic University'

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate "Homecoming: The One at Florida Atlantic University" beginning Friday, Oct. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 15.

October 6, 2022

Two Programs at �������� Awarded Grants to Support Student Success

Two programs at Florida Atlantic University have been awarded grants to support student success.

October 5, 2022

�������� Tech Runway® to Celebrate Annual Maverick Reception

�������� Tech Runway® is set to celebrate its 2022 Maverick Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at �������� Tech Runway.

October 5, 2022

�������� Receives $500,000 NIH Grant to Tackle Chronic Disease Disparities

With a $500,000 NIH grant, �������� researchers and collaborators will tackle chronic health disparities using electronic health records, artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.

October 5, 2022

Study: U.S. Rent Spikes Most Pressing in Sun Belt, West

Rent spikes have developed in the Sun Belt and the Northwest, a pattern clearly driven by local supply and demand issues.

October 4, 2022

Becoming Sober - A 'Voice' for Mothers Within the Child Welfare System

Pregnant women and mothers with substance use disorders often are voiceless. A study captured their lived experiences navigating the child welfare system and recovery services using documentary photography.

October 4, 2022

��������-MAX PLANCK JOINT PROGRAM CREATES NEW M.D./PH.D. DUAL DEGREE

�������� Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and the Schmidt College of Science, along with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, signed the new M.D./Ph.D. joint neuroscience program into effect.

October 4, 2022

�������� to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty.

October 4, 2022

��������'s 'Fab Four' Receive Prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Awards

“Four faculty members in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters have been selected for the world’s largest international exchange program.

October 3, 2022

�������� Faculty Experts for Hurricane Ian

Several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding Hurricane Ian.

September 30, 2022

OLLI with AutoNation Presents 'Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies'

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is working in partnership with AutoNation and its DRVPINK mission to present, "Discoveries, Treatments and Strategies: How �������� is Accelerating the Drive Against Cancer."

September 28, 2022

"Summer of Soul, 1969: A Retrospective" Concert

The concert will feature music from the Academy-award winning film "Summer of Soul" about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival.

September 27, 2022

'Placenta-on-a-chip' Mimics Nutrient Exchange between Mother-Fetus

�������� researchers have developed and tested a novel 3D microfluidic device to study the complicated processes that take place in malaria-infected placenta between mother and fetus.

September 26, 2022

�������� High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

A total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

September 22, 2022

Rare Human Gene Variant in ADHD, Autism Exposes Vital Sex Differences

�������� researchers have uncovered key differences in the molecular dopamine synapses in the brains of male and female mice that support attention, movement, motivation and pleasure.

September 21, 2022

�������� BOT Reelects Chair, Vice Chair and Elects Second Vice Chair

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees reelected chair Brad Levine and vice chair Barbara Feingold during its recent annual retreat. Additionally, Daniel Cane was elected as second vice chair.

September 20, 2022

�������� Board of Trustees Selects Interim President

The Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees has selected Stacy Volnick as interim president of the university.

September 20, 2022

�������� Seeks Participants for Study on Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

Researchers from ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms.

September 20, 2022

�������� Hosts Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building Event

Florida Atlantic University ceremoniously broke ground on its future Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building today at its Boca Raton campus.

September 16, 2022

�������� Resident Physicians Report COVID-19 Impacts

A Schmidt College of Medicine study assessed resident physicians' perceptions, coping strategies and self-reported levels of depression, anxiety and stress experienced during the early phase of the pandemic.

September 15, 2022

�������� Launches Health Equity Nursing Scholars Program

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing recently launched a first-of-its-kind Health Equity Nursing Scholars program through the support of Florida Blue Foundation and the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation.

September 15, 2022

�������� Poll: Inflation Delivers a Blow to Summer Travel Plans

Inflation is a major concern for Floridians, with many saying the higher cost of living has greatly affected their finances and forced them to change summer travel plans.

September 15, 2022

�������� Study: Home Price Corrections Most Likely in Washington, Texas

Spokane, Washington and Austin, Texas are the two U.S. housing markets most exposed to price corrections, meaning consumers in those areas should strongly consider renting rather than buying

September 14, 2022

�������� to Host Events in Honor of Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage with a series of events beginning Thursday, Sept. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 15.

September 14, 2022

�������� Awarded $1 Million NIH Grant for New Florida Summer Institute

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine received a $1 million NIH grant for the first Florida Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Data Science in the Southeastern U.S. - and one of only 10 sites nationwide.

September 14, 2022

�������� Receives 'INSIGHT Into Diversity' 2022 HEED Award

Florida Atlantic University has received the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

September 13, 2022

�������� Lands NASA Grant to Inspire Local High School Students in STEM

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a three-year $478,699 grant from NASA and is among only eight institutions nationwide selected for this award.

September 13, 2022

�������� Moves Up in 'U.S. News & World Report's' List of Top Universities

Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of "Top Public Schools," to No. 132 from No. 140 in this year's ranking of the nation's best universities.

September 12, 2022

Nurses Remain Passionate Despite Historical Issues in Need of Reform

The second annual industry survey from Cross Country Healthcare and ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing study, "Vital Signs of Nursing," identifies areas of transformation that advocate for nurses.

September 8, 2022

�������� Kicks-Off Fall Virtual 'Research in Action' Series

Faculty across Florida Atlantic University are rising to meet some of society's biggest challenges, engaging in a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary and collaborative research.

September 8, 2022

School of Architecture Celebrates 25 Years, Welcomes New Director

The School of Architecture within Florida Atlantic University's Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.

September 6, 2022

�������� Ranks in 'Washington Monthly's' Top 100 in the Nation

Florida Atlantic University has been ranked No. 72 overall among the nation's best public and private universities by Washington Monthly's annual College Guide.

September 1, 2022

A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil

Florida Atlantic University and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life will present "A Conversation with Actress, Host and Activist Jameela Jamil."

August 31, 2022

Digital Self-Harm Linked to Dramatic Rise in Youth Suicide Attempts

A study is the first to demonstrate an association between digital self-harm (online posting, sending or sharing of hurtful content about oneself anonymously) and suicidality in youth.

August 30, 2022

��������, Israel Scientists 'Team Up' to Tackle AD-related Mood Disorders

�������� researchers in collaboration with Tel Aviv University have received a two-year, $379,177 NIH grant to study mood-disorders changes in Alzheimer's disease.

August 29, 2022

Rent Growth Slowing in Two Florida Metros but Still a Problem in U.S.

Two Florida markets hampered by dramatic rent increases over the past year finally appear to be getting relief, but much of the nation remains in the cross hairs of a crisis.

August 29, 2022

�������� Makes History as it Welcomes Students for Fall Semester

Florida Atlantic University has officially welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in university history for the fall semester.

August 29, 2022

"Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty"

Florida Atlantic University presents "Women, the Courts and the Shifting Notions of Liberty," with award-winning journalist and legal affairs analyst Dahlia Lithwick.

August 29, 2022

Study: More U.S. Housing Markets at or Near Pricing Peaks

Home prices appear to have peaked in a growing number of U.S. markets, according to a July analysis by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

August 25, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Jupiter Announces Fall Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 12.

August 25, 2022

�������� Schools Awarded $3.1 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant

Florida Atlantic University Schools (��������S) recently was awarded the Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program Grant.

August 25, 2022

Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-processed Foods May be to Blame

A study by ��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine found that U.S. adults who consume more ultra-processed food report more adverse mental symptoms of mild depression, "mentally unhealthy days" and "anxious days."

August 25, 2022

What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.

A first-of-its-kind study by �������� researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

August 24, 2022

�������� Hosts Afghan Scholar for Fall Semester

Mujib Mehrdad will be housed within the Department of English as a research scholar through the Scholars at Risk Network.

August 24, 2022

Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals

�������� and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.

August 23, 2022

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.

August 18, 2022

�������� Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study

�������� 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.

August 16, 2022

�������� Survey: Firms Expect Supply Chain Woes to Wane

Supply-chain delays and shortages that have hampered deliveries since the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be easing, according to a business survey by a researcher at Florida Atlantic University.

August 16, 2022

New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes

�������� has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.

August 10, 2022

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 �������� Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.

August 9, 2022

�������� Celebrates Summer 2022 Commencement

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 9 during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

August 9, 2022

Greater Empathy in Adolescents Helps Prevent Bias-based Cyberbullying

A study by �������� 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.

August 8, 2022

Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators

The Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education at �������� recently announced the Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards for 2022.

August 8, 2022

�������� 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.

August 4, 2022

New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection

�������� 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.

August 3, 2022

New Board of Trustees Appointment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

August 2, 2022

�������� Nurse Leaders Inducted into Prestigious National Academies

Safiya George, Ph.D., and Howard K. Butcher, Ph.D., have been inducted into the American Academy of Nursing, and Kathryn Keller, Ph.D., has been inducted into the Academy of Nursing Education.

July 29, 2022

Online Chair Yoga Viable for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia

During the pandemic, �������� 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.

July 28, 2022

Florida Renters Stand to Benefit as 'COVID Refugees' Return Home

July 25, 2022

��������'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.

July 21, 2022

��������, Hospital Partners Strategize on Medical Residencies, Fellowships

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine and hospital leaders met to strategize and outline the next phase for graduate medical education and residency programs in Palm Beach County, which they will launch in the fall.

July 20, 2022

Falling Premiums, Prices Mean Housing Market May Have Peaked

After a decade of historic home price gains, the U.S. housing market has finally slowed, and June figures show it may already have peaked.

July 20, 2022

Study Shows Hydrology Impacts on West Florida's Continental Shelf

�������� 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.

July 19, 2022

�������� Poll: U.S. Hispanic Consumer Confidence Plunges

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics plummeted in the second quarter of 2022 amid fears of rising inflation and a looming recession.

July 18, 2022

�������� Receives State Grant for Cybersecurity, IT Training

Florida Atlantic University was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida to prepare students for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.

July 14, 2022

�������� Foundation Raises $81.24 Million in Record-setting Year

The Florida Atlantic University Foundation (��������F) raised more than $81.24 million from more than 5,332 donors at the end of the 2022 fiscal year - the largest amount raised in the University's history.

July 12, 2022

Home Prices Holding Steady Despite Signs of a Slowdown

July 6, 2022

��������'s María de los Ángeles Ortega to Lead Nursing Clinical Care

Dr. Ortega will lead clinical care at ��������'s Green Memory and Wellness Center and the �������� and Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

June 29, 2022

Data Transparency and Health Equity Study in U.S. COVID-19 Response

�������� researchers conducted a study examining data transparency and compared how state responses varied in their COVID-19 reporting of health metrics and ethnicity metrics.

June 29, 2022

�������� Names New Dean of University Libraries

Florida Atlantic University has announced Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., as its new dean of university libraries, effective Aug. 15.

June 29, 2022

Charna Larkin Donates $1.6 Million to ��������

This generous gift will support student scholarships and establish the American Presidential Study.

June 29, 2022

Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children

A new study is the first to show that classroom seat assignments have important implications for children's friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children.

June 28, 2022

Rising Interest Rates Not Likely to Give Renters Relief

Crushing rent increases remain the norm across Florida and beyond, and the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is unlikely to improve the landscape for cash-strapped renters

June 28, 2022

�������� Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly® School

Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award.

June 28, 2022

Florida Tourism Slowing Amid Recession Fears, Robust Competition

Florida leisure travel is showing signs of decline in recent weeks, offering yet another challenge to employers and tourism officials still trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 23, 2022

New Tool Will Assess Water Discharge Impacts from Florida's Everglades

Researchers from �������� Harbor Branch have received a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study the connectivity between the Everglades and Florida Keys via the Florida Bay.

June 22, 2022

�������� Health Network Quickly Adds More Partners

Several South Florida leading hospitals and patient care providers have joined the �������� Health Network's groundbreaking collaboration to greatly benefit the region.

June 17, 2022

�������� to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special recognition and celebration on Monday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ��������'s Housing Pavilion.

June 17, 2022

�������� Receives 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures Research

�������� has received the 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures of Research.

June 17, 2022

Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., Selected for Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Phillip A. Hough, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award based on his important sociological research in rural Colombia.

June 16, 2022

�������� Study: States of New England Best at Attorney Discipline

The New England states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont are best among the 50 states at attorney discipline, devoting more resources to addressing and resolving complaints of wrongdoing.

June 16, 2022

�������� Receives $1 Million Grant for Equity in Instructional Performance

��������'s College of Education School Leaders Program has been awarded a three-year, $1,039,041 grant from Broward County Public Schools to support two graduate degree programs.

June 15, 2022

�������� Tech Runway® Reveals its 10th Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its 10th class, "Venture Class 10."

June 14, 2022

Alarming Increases in Deaths from Alcoholic Cirrhosis in the U.S.

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers conducted an original research study comparing trends in mortality from alcoholic cirrhosis in the U.S. in 1999 with those 20 years later in 2019.

June 14, 2022

�������� Announces Formation of �������� Health Network

Three South Florida counties will soon be served by an academic health network that is a true collaboration of the region's leading public and private academic and medical leaders.

June 7, 2022

Fort Myers, Other Florida Metros Have Largest U.S. Rent Increases

Rents for homes and apartments have soared nationwide over the past year, and Florida remains at the heart of a problem overwhelming U.S. consumers.

June 6, 2022

Study: 15 Housing Markets Overvalued by More Than 50 Percent

The high cost of housing across the country is playing out in once-remote markets and major metropolitan areas, making homeownership unattainable for many Americans and a risky bet for others.

May 31, 2022

�������� Student Named Udall Scholar

Florida Atlantic University student Bernard Harrigan has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar, marking the first time in the University's history that one of its students was presented with this scholarship.

May 31, 2022

�������� Awarded $1 Million Grant to Help Prevent Injury, Death from Falls

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers will investigate several emergency department-based prevention strategies in older patients at high risk for recurrent falls and injury to improve patient outcomes.

May 26, 2022

NSF Tags �������� Scientist for Post-quantum Cryptography in NextG Networks

��������'s Reza Azarderakhsh, Ph.D., was picked by the NSF for "Resilient and Intelligent Next-Generation Systems" for his project, which is the only one taking post-quantum cryptography to next generation systems.

May 26, 2022

�������� Experts for the 2022 Hurricane Season

With an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, several �������� faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

May 26, 2022

�������� Poll: Floridians Cutting Back in Reaction to Rising Inflation

The economy, inflation and the high cost of housing are weighing on the minds of consumers as recent price hikes force Floridians to cut back on travel, entertainment and other discretionary items.

May 25, 2022

Research on Tidal Flats is 'Wake Up Call' for U.S. Coastal Communities

�������� researchers have found a new way to identify the impact of urban growth on tidal flats - guardians of beachfront communities - from a geographic lens focused on place and space over three decades.

May 25, 2022

'Beam Me Up:' Nation's First Quantum Drone Provides Unrivaled Security

Researchers are developing the nation's first drone-based, mobile quantum network for unhackable wireless communication. Quantum protects information by the laws of nature and not just by a clever manmade code.

May 24, 2022

�������� Vice President for Research Earns Fulbright Scholarship

��������'s Daniel Flynn, Ph.D., vice president for research, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in international education for the 2022-2023 academic year.

May 24, 2022

Study Finds Why Baby Leatherback Marine Turtles Can't 'See the Sea'

For most sea turtles, finding the ocean is pretty straightforward. However, baby leatherbacks often crawl around in circles during "seafinding." �������� researchers uncover why this happens by turning to the moon.

May 19, 2022

�������� Economist: Few Markets, if Any, to Avoid U.S. Housing Crisis

The following is an analysis of the U.S. housing and rental markets by Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D., an economist in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business:

May 18, 2022

Three Cane Institute SECME Teams Place First at Nationals

The Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and �������� High School SECME teams recently took home top awards in the online 2022 SECME National Competition.

May 17, 2022

�������� to Offer 2022 Summer Camps

��������'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, and the Department of Athletics will host summer camps for summer 2022.

May 17, 2022

�������� Receives $28 Million Scholarship Gift to Support Medical Education

�������� has received the largest scholarship gift in its history from John and Ann Wood in memory of their son, Robert A. Wood, to support students in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

May 12, 2022

New Oral Antiviral Drug Reduces Death in Early COVID-19

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine have published a commentary in the "American Journal of Medicine" on the first oral antiviral drug for high-risk, newly-infected patients with COVID-19.

May 11, 2022

�������� Board of Trustees Announces New Chair

Brad Levine is the new chair of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees.

May 10, 2022

COVID-19 Severity Influences Prevention More than Fear of Getting It

A study by �������� researchers explored the influence of perceptions of COVID-19 on prevention practices early in the pandemic in 719 members of a public social-media focused group.

May 10, 2022

�������� Honors 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee along with Distinguished Alumni

The ��������AA hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently.

May 5, 2022

�������� Celebrates Spring 2022 Commencement

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 3,200 degrees on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6 during six commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

May 5, 2022

LeaAnne DeRigne Cited in '2022 Economic Report of President Biden'

��������'s LeaAnne DeRigne, Ph.D., has been cited in the U.S. "2022 Economic Report of the President" for her research and contributions on paid sick leave benefits.

May 5, 2022

Mother and Son Graduate �������� on the Same Day

Christine Eagle and Aden Eagle will both graduate on Thursday, May 5 from Florida Atlantic University.

May 5, 2022

�������� Marine Science Trailblazer Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

�������� Harbor Branch's Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D., an ocean explorer, aquanaut and marine biotechnologist, will receive the Society for In Vitro Biology's highest award - the 2022 "Lifetime Achievement Award."

May 5, 2022

�������� to Offer Spanish-language Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs

Florida Atlantic University's Adams Center for Entrepreneurship will offer its second Entrepreneur Boot Camp in Spanish following a recent successful pilot program.

May 4, 2022

Florida Dominates List of 25 Most Overvalued U.S. Rental Markets

Rental rates for homes and apartments have spiked across the nation, and Florida is the center of the surge, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University and two other schools.

May 3, 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Courtney Jones at Carnegie Hall

Courtney Jones, DMA, recently made history when he played with the Gateways Orchestra in its debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

May 2, 2022

It's Official, They're Doctors!

The 64 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 are among the nation's newest physicians. They received their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees at the eighth commencement ceremony.

April 29, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at �������� Awards $9,000 in Scholarships

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.

April 28, 2022

AI Could Predict Ideal Patients for Spinal Cord Stimulation

A study led by Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., is the first to use machine-learning algorithms in the neuromodulation field to predict long-term response to spinal cord stimulation in patients with chronic pain.

April 28, 2022

Strong Demand for Homes Bolsters Prices, Forcing Buyers to Overpay

Home prices in the overwhelming majority of the nation's largest housing markets continue to rise despite the Federal Reserve's move to raise mortgage rates in hopes of curtailing runaway demand.

April 26, 2022

When it Comes to Preventing Alzheimer's, Women Respond Better Than Men

A study headed by ��������'s Richard Isaacson, M.D., is the first to examine if sex significantly affects cognitive outcomes in people who follow individually-tailored, multi-domain clinical interventions.

April 26, 2022

�������� Student's Healthy Food Venture Wins Business Pitch Competition

An �������� management major who wants to create a company offering restaurant-quality healthy meals from a vending machine won the $10,000 first prize in the 14th annual Business Pitch Competition.

April 25, 2022

�������� Celebrates 2022 Employee Service Awards

Florida Atlantic University recently honored faculty and staff at the Employee Service Award Ceremony at its Boca Raton campus.

April 21, 2022

�������� Diplomacy Program Places First in the Nation

The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at Florida Atlantic University recently competed in the annual diplomacy competition in New York City.

April 21, 2022

Pain in the Neck? New Surgical Method Could be Game-changing

�������� and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have developed a technique to improve anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, which shows promise for patients with degenerative cervical spine disease.

April 21, 2022

Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

�������� Harbor Branch researcher Matt Ajemian, Ph.D., has received a $1,103,081 NSF CAREER grant for a project that will unravel marine predator-prey interactions using novel "crunch-meter" technology.

April 20, 2022

��������'s Yufei Tang, Ph.D., Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award

Yufei Tang, Ph.D., has received the coveted National Science Foundation Early CAREER award for a project that will help to improve energy systems and accelerate progress in the blue economy.

April 19, 2022

�������� Second in Florida on List of Best Value Colleges and Universities

Florida Atlantic University ranked second in Florida in the College Consensus "2022 Best Value Colleges and Universities" and ranked No. 24 out of 100 overall.

April 15, 2022

New �������� Degree Programs Target Working Professionals

Florida Atlantic University is launching four new master's degree programs for working professionals, including an expansion of the state's first Master of Science with Major in Artificial Intelligence.

April 14, 2022

�������� Receives Grant to Empower Women for Careers in Computer Science

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received a grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University for "Empowering Women for Careers in Computer Science."

April 13, 2022

�������� Named an Age-Friendly University

Florida Atlantic University has been named a member of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network.

April 13, 2022

�������� Poll: Consumer Confidence Rising Among U.S. Hispanics

Despite a higher cost of living from rising inflation, the Hispanic population in the United States was more optimistic about its finances heading into the new year than it was at the end of 2021.

April 13, 2022

�������� Hosts 53rd Annual Honors Convocation

Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly and Provost Bret Danilowicz will host the University's 53rd annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m.

April 12, 2022

Sunlight's Healing Effects Help Green Sea Turtles With Tumors

A study by researchers at ��������'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science reveals that helping imperiled green sea turtles suffering with large debilitating tumors may be a simple as sunlight.

April 12, 2022

Study Shows Smoking Increased in Those Trying to Quit During COVID-19

Researchers found statistically significant and potentially clinically important differences between those who increased and decreased tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 11, 2022

Human Gene Variant Produces ADHD-like Problems in Mice

Mutant mice are providing a new neurobiological framework to understand the brain changes seen in distractible humans who carry a common gene variant associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

April 7, 2022

�������� Celebrates Dazzling 2022 President's Gala

Florida Atlantic University recently celebrated the 2022 President's Gala in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of �������� Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.

April 7, 2022

The Road to Popularity Can Be Paved With Unpleasantness

A longitudinal study by �������� researchers shows that aggressive and disruptive children leverage conflict into status and enhance their popularity.

April 6, 2022

�������� Introduces Pipeline for Innovation and Business Growth

Florida Atlantic University has officially debuted the Innovation and Business Development (I&BD) pipeline, an expanded footprint of services offered to the South Florida business community.

April 4, 2022

Device Directs Sperm to 'Go Against the Flow' to Help Infertility

College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers have developed a microfluidic chip for sperm selection that is fast, inexpensive, easy to use and efficiently isolates healthy sperm directly from semen.

March 31, 2022

�������� Researchers: Fed Taking No Action to Offset Inflation

The real value of wages for workers across the nation is likely to fall even further as the Federal Reserve shows no signs of neutralizing worse-than-expected inflation.

March 31, 2022

ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT INVITES PUBLIC TO COMMENT

A team of assessors from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) will arrive on April 24 -26, 2022, to examine all aspects of ��������.

March 30, 2022

Under 6 Percent of Criminal Justice Cases Get Treatment for Opioid Use

A study examined disparities within a U.S. criminal justice population and showed that fewer than 6 percent of cases received opioid agonist treatment for opioid use disorder as part of the treatment plan.

March 30, 2022

Two �������� Students Named 2022 Goldwater Scholars

Florida Atlantic University students Kate Maier and Samantha Zaninelli have been named 2022 Goldwater Scholars.

March 30, 2022

Three New �������� Board of Trustees' Members Appointed

The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Sherry Murphy and Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Piero Bussani and Linda Stoch to the �������� Board of Trustees.

March 30, 2022

U.S. Housing Prices Still Rising Along with Mortgage Rates

When mortgage rates rise, home prices tend to level off or decline because fewer people can afford to buy. Experts are counting on that adage to help cool the nation's torrid housing market.

March 29, 2022

�������� Among 'U.S. News & World Report's' 2023 'Best Graduate Programs'

Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2023.

March 29, 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at �������� Presents Fiona Hill, Ph.D.

The OLLI at �������� presents "There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the 21st Century," presented by Fiona Hill, Ph.D., on Monday, April 4 at 4 p.m. in the OLLI complex at �������� Jupiter.

March 28, 2022

�������� Team Places First at Florida Food Future Hackathon

Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science students recently competed in Florida Food Future Hackathon as part of Florida Food Waste Prevention Week.

March 25, 2022

Study: Florida Rents Far Outpacing Past Leasing Trends

Rents for homes and apartments in four Florida markets have soared over the past year, forcing renters to pay well above long-term leasing trends, according to a new study.

March 22, 2022

�������� Celebrates Inaugural Diversity in Science Festival

��������'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will host the inaugural Diversity in Science Festival.

March 21, 2022

��������'s Soon-to-be Doctors 'Match' Amid Florida's Physician Shortfall

The Schmidt College of Medicine's class of 2022 matched today for their medical residencies during "Match Day." The soon-to-be doctors are helping to address physician shortages in Florida and nationally.

March 18, 2022

Program Matches �������� Military Veteran Students with Shelter Dogs

�������� and the Humane Society of Broward County have teamed up for the "�������� Veteran Canine Rescue Mission" to match �������� student and alumni veterans with dogs from the shelter, which will be trained by Happy With Dogs.

March 16, 2022

OLLI and Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents, Ning Quan, Ph.D

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, “COVID ­– In It for the Long Haul?

March 15, 2022

�������� Recognized as Military Friendly® University for 11 Years in a Row

�������� has earned the 2022-2023 Military Friendly® School "Category: Tier 2 Research Institution," based on the expansion of services and spaces offered by ��������'s Military and Veterans Student Success Center.

March 14, 2022

Photo or Real Thing? Mice Can Inherently Recall and Tell Them Apart

A study by �������� researchers provides the first evidence that mice employ higher-order cognitive processes like humans and non-human primates.

March 14, 2022

�������� Researchers at Forefront of Alzheimer's Genetics and Diagnosis

Researchers have received grants from the Florida Department of Health's Ed and Ethel Moore Foundation for Alzheimer's Disease Research for programs on genetics and diagnosis in rural underserved communities.

March 10, 2022

�������� Study Shows Population Characteristics Tied to COVID-19 Spread

Florida counties with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates experience significantly fewer infections and fewer vaccine breakthrough cases, according to a new study from Florida Atlantic University.

March 9, 2022

Substance Developed at �������� Could Make Breathing a Breeze in Space

Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have synthesized and tested an alternative adsorbent material to remove CO2 in air revitalization systems.

March 9, 2022

Housing Index Shows Why More Consumers Should Rent Rather than Own

The traditional spring homebuying season is expected to be one of the best ever, but consumers in much of the country should give more thought to renting a home rather than owning one.

March 8, 2022

�������� to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center

��������'s Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.

March 4, 2022

Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?

A researcher from �������� and collaborators compared patients with tinnitus before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to assess if the severity of tinnitus was influenced by the lockdown related to the pandemic.

March 2, 2022

New Study Measures Rent Spikes in Three Florida Markets

Florida's emerging rental crisis is playing out in three major markets, with rents well above where they should be and sharp increases occurring just in the past year, according to a new study.

March 2, 2022

�������� Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted

�������� Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

February 28, 2022

�������� Report: Inflation Exceeds Federal Reserve Projections

Inflation continues to outpace Federal Reserve projections, further eroding the real value of wages for workers across the nation.

February 25, 2022

Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars

In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from �������� examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.

February 24, 2022

U.S. Housing Markets Still Searching for Peak Prices

Higher mortgage rates have yet to cool overheated housing markets across the country as prices continue a steady climb in each of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas.

February 23, 2022

U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments

According to Schmidt College of Medicine researchers, most emergency departments in the U.S. and worldwide do not provide the level of service recommended by the Geriatric Emergency Department Guidelines.

February 23, 2022

�������� Ranked Among the Top 100 in America for Economic Mobility

Florida Atlantic University was ranked No. 63 in the country for economic mobility in a recent national ranking of higher education institutions by Third Way, a public policy think tank.

February 22, 2022

Book Festival Presents 'New York Times' Best-Selling Authors

Florida Atlantic University's fifth Palm Beach Book Festival, featuring Oliver Stone, Garret M. Graff, Alan Cumming and Imani Perry, Ph.D.

February 22, 2022

�������� Names PHF Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows

�������� has selected four Ph.D. students whose work embraces computational neuroscience to receive the inaugural Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships.

February 18, 2022

'Prescribe Ivermectin for COVID-19 Only in Large Randomized Trials'

Ivermectin is not approved by the FDA to treat or prevent COVID-19. Nonetheless, prescriptions of ivermectin by U.S. health care providers increased more than tenfold from 3,589 per week pre-COVID-19 to 39,102.

February 16, 2022

�������� Launches Madden Center for Value Creation

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business is establishing the Madden Center for Value Creation, thanks to a $3 million donation from the Bartley J. Madden Foundation.

February 15, 2022

�������� Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022 "Cataract Research Award"

Lisa Ann Brennan, Ph.D., an associate research professor in the Schmidt College of Medicine, will receive the prestigious 2022 National Foundation for Eye Research's "Cataract Research Award" in May.

February 15, 2022

Novel Wearable Armband Helps Users of Prosthetic Hands to 'Get a Grip'

�������� researchers have designed a first-of-its-kind multichannel soft robotic armband that conveys artificial sensations of touch, which could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands.

February 11, 2022

OLLI at �������� Jupiter Announces Spring Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Thursday, March 10. Registration is now open.

February 9, 2022

To Get Middle-aged Women to Eat More Protein Consider Diet Coaching

A study by researchers in ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is the first to examine the impact of per-meal protein prescription and nutrition education with and without diet coaching.

February 9, 2022

Unique �������� Seagrass Nursery Aims to Help Florida's Starving Manatees

A study shows widespread seagrass loss in Florida's Indian River Lagoon as �������� scientists experiment with growing seagrass in large tanks to try to restore some of the lost seagrass beds.

February 8, 2022

"The American Presidency Through a Global Lens" with Thomas Friedman

Florida Atlantic University's 2022 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency presents Thomas Friedman with "The American Presidency Through a Global Lens."

February 8, 2022

�������� Study Offers New Model for Coordinating Pandemic Policies

In a public health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, imposing lockdowns across entire states or regions and enacting other sweeping policy measures aren't practical.

February 7, 2022

�������� to be in Season Three of Amazon's 'The College Tour' Series

Learning about Florida Atlantic University from the comfort of your couch has never been easier thanks to Amazon.

February 7, 2022

�������� Scientists Uncover 'Missing' Plastics Deep in the Ocean

A study is the first to unveil the prevalence of plastics in the entire water column in the southern Atlantic Ocean and implicates the ocean interior as a crucial pool of 'missing' plastics.

February 2, 2022

�������� to Host Tuition-Free Bezos Academy Preschool to Open in Fall 2022

Florida Atlantic University's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a 10-year facilities use agreement with Bezos Academy.

February 1, 2022

�������� to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

�������� will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty from Tuesday, Feb. 1 through Monday, Feb. 28 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

January 28, 2022

Both Mothers and Friends Shape Adolescent Self-esteem

A new longitudinal study takes a deep dive into adolescent self-esteem and the role that parents - specifically mothers - and friends play in shaping how youth feel about themselves.

January 27, 2022

Online Forums Like Reddit Could Work as Drug Use Early Warning System

A study is the first to evaluate the utility of online drug use forums as an early indicator of impending novel psychoactive substances intoxications or potentially lethal outcomes before they happen.

January 26, 2022

Study Ranks Florida, Ohio Housing Markets Among Nation’s Most Overvalued

When it comes to metropolitan areas with the nation's most overpriced homes, Florida and Ohio are leading the pack, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University.

January 25, 2022

�������� Online Programs Move Up in 'U.S. News & World Report' Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's online master's in nursing programs are ranked No. 20 in the nation for 2022 by U.S. News & World Report, rising from No. 32 in 2021.

January 25, 2022

�������� Spring 2022 Virtual 'Research in Action' Lineup

��������'s Division of Research will kick off its spring 2022 "Research in Action" virtual talk series on Zoom beginning on Jan. 27 and continuing on select Thursdays at 1 p.m.

January 24, 2022

Marine Sponge Cells in 3D Could Ramp-up Production of Drug Compounds

�������� Harbor Branch scientists are the first to culture sponge cells in 3D to scale-up production of sponge biomass and bioactive metabolites for novel drug compounds.

January 20, 2022

3D Robotic Spine 'Twin' Offers New Way to Preview Surgical Procedures

�������� engineering scientists and a Marcus Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeon have collaborated on developing a novel 3D human spine replica for cervical disc implants.

January 19, 2022

�������� Lands $1.3 Million NIH Grant for Rapid, Automated HIV Self-test

�������� engineering and biomedical science researchers are developing an affordable and reliable, automated HIV self-test that will increase access and improve treatment outcomes in any setting.

January 13, 2022

Inflation Worries Hurt Consumer Confidence Among Hispanics

U.S. Hispanics are displaying less consumer confidence heading into 2022 as inflation not seen in decades continues to erode their purchasing power.

January 13, 2022

Utility-scale Solar Energy Impedes Endangered Florida Panthers

Reducing the energy industry's carbon footprint in Florida is impeding a large carnivore's paw-print. A study is the first to document the effects of utility-scale energy installations on a large carnivore.

January 12, 2022

�������� Ranks Among Nation's Top 50 Online MBA Programs

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business offers one of the nation's best online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review.

January 12, 2022

�������� Scientist Aims to Ensure ‘Microbe-free’ Mars Samples

The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover is collecting samples in search of signs of ancient microbial life, which would advance NASA’s quest to explore the past habitability of Mars.

January 6, 2022

Researchers Urge: 'Prescribe Aspirin Based on Benefit-to-Risk Not Age'

Researchers provide a perspective on aspirin to prevent heart attacks and stroke and urge health care providers to make clinical judgements on a case-by-case basis and based on benefit-to-risk and not age.

January 5, 2022

U.S. Home Prices Appear to be Settling in West but Still Rising in Florida

The frenzied housing market appears to be cooling in many Western U.S. markets, even as prices continue to rise nearly unabated in the Eastern part of the country.

January 5, 2022

Osher LLI at �������� presents, “A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr.”

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University presents, "A Discussion with Former U.S. Ambassador, John Rakolta, Jr."

January 4, 2022

Novel �������� Technology for Self-driving Cars Earns Second U.S. Patent

A researcher from the College of Engineering and Computer Science has earned a second patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new technology for autonomous systems for self-driving cars.

December 16, 2021

Identical Twins and Soon-to-be Nurses 'Lean on Each Other'

Identical twins Keren and Kerline Geffrard are among 62 classmates who will become nurses today during Florida Atlantic University's commencement ceremony at 1 p.m.

December 16, 2021

�������� Celebrates Fall 2021 Graduates

�������� will confer more than 2,770 degrees today and tomorrow for the fall 2021 semester during five in-person commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.

December 16, 2021

�������� Study Reveals Gaps in Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Florida reached the intended senior population, but it failed to ensure equal access for lower-income and minority communities, according to a new study.

December 14, 2021

Gunfire or Plastic Bag Popping? Trained Computer Knows the Difference

�������� engineering researchers have developed a gunshot detection algorithm and classification model that can discern similar sounds such as gunfire or a plastic bag popping.

December 13, 2021

Dinosaurs' Last Spring: Study Pinpoints Timing of Asteroid Impact

A seminal study by �������� scientists and collaborators confirms the time of year of the Chicxulub asteroid impact, responsible for the extinction of dinosaurs and 75 percent of life on Earth 66 million years ago.

December 9, 2021

�������� Emeritus Professor of Marketing Donates $2 Million to University

Florida Atlantic University has received an estate gift pledge of more than $2 million from College of Business emeritus professor Eric Shaw '72, '73, Ph.D.

December 8, 2021

Housing Index Shows Renting Beats Buying in Eight Major U.S. Markets

As the cost of housing continues to soar, deciding whether to buy a home or rent one is a virtual toss-up in many parts of the country.

December 8, 2021

�������� Dementia Care Model Designated 'Edge Runner' by AAN

The dementia care model designed by the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing to protect vulnerable communities was selected by the American Academy of Nursing as an "Edge Runner."

December 8, 2021

�������� Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Officially Opens Schmidt Family Complex

�������� celebrated the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence yesterday with a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark a major milestone for the transformational facility.

December 3, 2021

Septic System Waste Pervasive Throughout Florida's Indian River Lagoon

There are more than 300,000 septic systems adjacent to Florida's Indian River Lagoon. A new �������� Harbor Branch study shows even properly functioning septic systems contaminate groundwater and surface water.

December 2, 2021

Home Prices Reaching 'Inflection Point' in Overvalued Markets

Home prices continue to rise across the country and are poised to flatten in some metropolitan areas.

December 2, 2021

New Survey Unveils Major Impact of COVID-19 on the Future of Nursing

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Cross Country Healthcare survey finds impact on nurse satisfaction levels and key areas to help improve and advance careers and increase well-being of nurses.

December 1, 2021

Climate Change Increasingly a Bipartisan Issue in Florida

Belief in climate change among Florida Republicans has climbed to nearly 9 out of 10 adults, apparently trending upwards, according to a new analysis of five sequenced �������� surveys since 2019.

December 1, 2021

�������� Launches New 'Professional Ph.D. Program in Computer Science'

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed this first-of-its-kind program in Florida that offers courses in a flexible format that includes evenings, weekends and online material.

November 30, 2021

Richard S. Isaacson, M.D., to Lead Alzheimer's Disease Prevention

A world-renowned clinician-researcher has joined the Schmidt College of Medicine to direct the �������� Center for Brain Health to focus on Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative dementia prevention.

November 29, 2021

The Next Election is Here ... for the Best Art of Science Photos

Florida Atlantic University invites the public to cast their votes for the best images captured by its researchers in a contest that highlights work from across ��������'s 10 colleges.

November 22, 2021

�������� Seeks Study Subjects for Health Effects of Harmful Algal Blooms

�������� has received a grant from the Florida Department of Health to continue a first-of-its-kind study of the short-term and potential long-term health effects of harmful algal blooms among Florida residents.

November 18, 2021

�������� Diplomacy Program Claims Third National Title

�������� Places First Overall at Model U.N. Competition

November 18, 2021

�������� Researcher and Scholar Partners with Krakow Academy of Fine Arts

The �������� Center for Body, Mind, and Culture recently launched a joint 'Center for Somaesthetics and the Arts' in Poland focused on scholarly research and creative programs.

November 17, 2021

�������� to Celebrate 2022 President's Gala

Florida Atlantic University is set to celebrate its 2022 President's Gala gala on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. in the Martin F. and Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower of �������� Stadium at its Boca Raton campus.

November 17, 2021

�������� High School Student Working to Change Florida's State Bird

�������� High School student Anya Cane thought the scrub-jay would make a much better state bird for our unique state and decided to act, launching a petition effort to do just that.

November 16, 2021

�������� Names New Dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., a leading neurosurgeon and physician scientist, will assume this role in February 2022.

November 16, 2021

Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury: M.O.M. to the Rescue

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received $250,000 from the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards program to address unmet healthcare needs in veterans with traumatic brain injury.

November 10, 2021

Special Bond: Leading �������� Geriatrician and World War II Hero

A leading geriatrician and advocate for seniors and a 98-year-old World War II veteran and hero have a common bond: to improve care and quality of life for Americans and people throughout the world.

November 9, 2021

�������� Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Launches Graduate Program

The �������� Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute launch of a unique partnership to train the next generation of brain scientists through the newly announced Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP).

November 9, 2021

�������� Receives $1 Million NSF Grant for First Networked-AI Testbed

Researchers in ��������'s Center for Connected Autonomy and AI have developed the nation's first platform to connect autonomous robots using millimeter waves to advance team AI learning and operations.

November 8, 2021

Study Identifies Four Elements That Lead to Employability

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools studied what makes people employable. They found that four elements best indicate future employment prospects.

November 8, 2021

Novel Tag Provides First Detailed Look into Goliath Grouper Behavior

A study by �������� researchers is the first to reveal detailed behavior of massive goliath groupers in the wild using a custom-built multi-sensor tag combined with artificial intelligence.

November 4, 2021

�������� Expert on COVID-19 Boosters and Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11

Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., �������� Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.

November 3, 2021

New Index Provides Insight into Possibility of Housing Crash

Florida Atlantic University's College of Business launched a new, free website tool to help consumers, lenders and real estate professionals make more informed home buying decisions.

November 2, 2021

�������� Honors 2021 Talon Award Recipients

Florida Atlantic University recently hosted its annual Talon Leadership Awards ceremony as part of Homecoming 2021.

November 1, 2021

Study: Advanced Practice Nurses Gaining in Turf War with Physicians

To determine the extent to which physician dominance has eroded since the start of the 21st century, researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Iowa State University analyzed 17 years of data.

October 28, 2021

Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia

�������� nursing researchers tested the effectiveness of affordable, interactive robotic pet cats to improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

October 27, 2021

Report Shows Home Prices Across U.S. Rising at Near-record Rates

Rising premiums in many of the nation's most overvalued metropolitan areas suggest that homebuying remains red hot even as signs point to a looming price correction.

October 26, 2021

Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. �������� Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.

October 26, 2021

The Osher LLI at �������� Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Registration for the winter semester begins Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.

October 26, 2021

�������� Celebrates 2020 Graduates with Makeup Commencement Ceremonies

Florida Atlantic University hosted five special in-person commencement ceremonies to honor the 2020 graduates that were forced to graduate virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 26, 2021

'The Great Resignation' Gives Employees the Upper Hand in Job Search

Employees may have all the leverage in today's job market, but looking for work is still a grind that must be managed correctly, according to a human resources expert at Florida Atlantic University.

October 25, 2021

Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.

October 21, 2021

�������� Among Three Finalists for National Degree Completion Award

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) selected Florida Atlantic University to be one of three finalists for its national Degree Completion Award.

October 21, 2021

Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women

��������/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."

October 21, 2021

Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods

�������� researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.

October 19, 2021

Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing

An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.

October 18, 2021

�������� Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype

Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.

October 14, 2021

Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models

Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind �������� study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.

October 13, 2021

Ricci Wins 'South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year' Award

Peter Ricci, Ed.D., director of Florida Atlantic University's hospitality and tourism management program, was named the 30th annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year.

October 13, 2021

Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed

�������� researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.

October 12, 2021

�������� Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.

The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.

October 8, 2021

Sleep Research Earns �������� Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award

Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.

October 6, 2021

Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Receives $1 Million for New Program

�������� Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute announced today it has received $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation to launch and support its new Program in Computational Brain Science and Health (PCBSH).

October 5, 2021

�������� Study: COVID-19 Especially Harmful in at-Risk Communities

Florida communities struggling with health and social challenges before the COVID-19 pandemic bear disproportionate risk of infection and death, according to a new study.

October 5, 2021

�������� to Host Events in Honor of LGBTQ+ History Month

�������� will celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a series of events for students, staff and faculty beginning Friday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 31 at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

October 4, 2021

Breastfeeding Status and Duration Impact Postpartum Depression Risk

A nursing study is the first to examine current breastfeeding status in association with postpartum depression risk in a dataset of 29,685 American women, revealing the significant benefits of breastfeeding.

September 30, 2021

��������'s Schmidt College of Medicine Receives $1 Million Gift

Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine has received a $1 million gift from Norton and Anita Waltuch to provide support for medical student scholarships.

September 29, 2021

EMS Ketamine Use on Patients on Cocaine Raises Intubation 5.75-fold

�������� Schmidt College of Medicine researchers explored the sedative used by EMS for 'excited delirium,' a form of aggressive behavior, and the effects of illicit substances on ensuing hospital intubations.

September 29, 2021

In Booming Markets, Homebuyers Paying Above Long-Term Pricing Trends

Homes selling for more than they should is a worsening problem in Austin, Texas, as the metropolitan area posted the biggest premium increase among the nation's 100 largest housing markets.

September 28, 2021

�������� Student Finalist in '2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®'

The College of Engineering and Computer Science's Matthew Maggio is one of five national finalists of the "2021 Collegiate Inventors Competition®, for his novel invention to inspect wooden utility poles.

September 28, 2021

�������� MBA Sport Management Climbs in World Rankings

Florida Atlantic University's MBA Sport Management program improved by 11 spots in a ranking of the world's Top 40 postgraduate sport management degrees.

September 23, 2021

�������� Receives NSF Grant to Explore Trait Evolution Across Species

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science will provide the framework to test evolutionary hypotheses using novel statistical and machine learning tools.

September 23, 2021

Mesophotic Reefs Significant for Florida Keys' Coral Recovery

�������� Harbor Branch scientists compared coral genetic variation in the Dry Tortugas and Florida Keys…

September 22, 2021

Osher LLI at �������� Hosts Concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers

The Osher LLI at �������� in Jupiter will host a free concert with Rod MacDonald and the Humdingers to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m.

September 22, 2021

Novel Assay Finds New Mechanism Underlying Red Blood Cell Aging

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers in collaboration with MIT probed the mechanical performance of red blood cells to identify the role of hypoxia on aging via biomechanical pathways.

September 21, 2021

�������� A.D. Henderson University School Ranked Second in America for K-5

��������'s A.D. Henderson University School has been ranked the No. 2 Best Public Elementary School and moved up two spots to the No. 9 Best Public Middle School in America by Niche.

September 21, 2021

�������� Receives 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

�������� has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

September 21, 2021

Who Needs a Boss? Study Shows Benefit of Employees Managing Themselves

More U.S. companies could benefit from encouraging and developing self-leadership in employees, a concept that allows workers to manage themselves instead of relying on supervisors.

September 20, 2021

�������� Receives NOAA Grant to Assess Shark Interactions with Fishing

Researchers from �������� Harbor Branch will assess shark interactions with recreational fishing using a citizen-science approach, forensics and social media to gauge prevalence and species of fish involved.

September 16, 2021

'Whoop' - New Autonomous Method Precisely Detects Whale Vocalizations

�������� researchers have developed autonomous passive acoustic technology that offers significant advances on conventional methods used to monitor and protect endangered whales in the increasingly noisy ocean.

September 15, 2021

Two New �������� Board of Trustees' Members Appointed

The Florida Board of Governors recently appointed Earnie Ellison Jr. to the �������� Board of Trustees. Former BOT member, Anthony Barbar, returned to service with appointment by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

September 15, 2021

'Octo Girl' Takes a Deep Dive to Uncover How Octopus Species Coexist

A first-of-its-kind study took three years and 371 SCUBA dive hours using active and remote video to uncover how diverse species of octopus coexist by examining their diet, habits, behavior and activity.

September 14, 2021

�������� to Host Events Celebrating Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Hispanic/Latina/o/x Heritage Month with a series of events from Wednesday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 15, at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

September 13, 2021

Housing Index Makes the Case for Renting in Overheated Markets

Higher home prices make it more advantageous in many markets to postpone ownership.

September 9, 2021

�������� to Honor 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Friday, Sept. 10 at 9:11 a.m.

September 9, 2021

The Right to Vote and the Constitution

New York Times reporter Astead Herndon presents the annual Constitution Day keynote lecture.

September 2, 2021

The Cane Institute Wins First Place at International SeaPerch Competition

A team from A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently competed in the virtual 2021 International SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Championship.

September 1, 2021

Older Adults Need More Than Knowledge and Clichés to Stay Active

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored trends in physical activity in ethnically diverse older adults to see what drives them to start or sustain physical activity and what stops them.

August 31, 2021

�������� Kicks Off Fall 2021 Virtual 'Research in Action' Series

��������'s Division of Research "Research in Action" talk series on Zoom is free and open to the public. Each week, participants can listen to experts in their fields as they present their latest research.

August 31, 2021

'Stop Prescribing Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19'

Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the recent major randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trials for hydroxychloroquine, finding a lack of significant benefit and some suggestion of harm.

August 30, 2021

Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® to Celebrate 2021 Awards

The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently named the recipients of its 2021 Research Park Distinguished Awards.

August 30, 2021

Hagerty Family Gives $2.5 Million Gift to �������� Football

�������� Athletics received a $2.5 million gift from Michelle and Michael Hagerty to name the �������� head football coaching position in perpetuity.

August 27, 2021

Study Ranks Nation's Most Overvalued Housing Markets

Phoenix, Las Vegas and Stockton, California, rank among the 10 most overvalued of the nation's largest housing markets.

August 26, 2021

Do Passengers Want Self-driving Cars to Behave More or Less Like Them?

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science explored trust and distrust of artificial intelligence, automated technologies and self-driving cars in a study involving 352 participants.

August 25, 2021

Coping in College? Female Students Much More Stressed Than Males

�������� researchers measured both the psychological perception of stress and evaluated how undergraduate males and females cope with stress. The differences are vast.

August 23, 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at �������� Awards $6,000 in Scholarships

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter awarded six scholarships to undergraduate students at the �������� John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

August 19, 2021

�������� Researcher Receives $1.8 Million NIH Award

Raquel Assis, Ph.D., College of Engineering and Computer Science and �������� I-HEALTH, has received a five-year, $1.8 million "Maximizing Investigators' Research Award" from the National Institutes of Health.

August 19, 2021

�������� Welcomes Students for Fall 2021 Semester

�������� has officially welcomed the incoming freshman class for the fall 2021 semester and opened two new dormitory buildings.

August 19, 2021

Genomic Surveillance Crucial to Mitigate and Contain COVID-19

Researchers say that genomic surveillance to mitigate and contain COVID-19 is crucial to detect variants that are different well before they spread throughout the U.S. and the rest of the world.

August 18, 2021

�������� Poll Shows Floridians Favor Vaccine Requirements for Employees

Most Floridians support employers requiring workers be vaccinated against COVID-19, but respondents were split on parents deciding whether their children should wear masks at school.

August 18, 2021

FOX News vs. MSNBC Using 52,000 Transcripts, 283 Million Words

Researchers analyzed about 52,000 Fox News and MSNBC transcripts comprising some 283 million words to explore language style and social psychology to compare the 2020, 2016, and 2012 presidential elections.

August 17, 2021

Low-cost 3D Method Rapidly Measures Disease Impacts on Coral Reefs

An �������� Harbor Branch technique is helping to gain insight into the poorly understood stony coral tissue loss disease, responsible for widespread coral death throughout the Tropical Western Atlantic.

August 12, 2021

�������� Experts for the 2021 Hurricane Season

With hurricane season in full force, several Florida Atlantic University faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.

August 12, 2021

�������� Celebrates Summer 2021 Graduates

Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 2,000 degrees today for the summer 2021 semester during four in-person commencement ceremonies.

August 10, 2021

Inaugural Class of Second Degree, Part-time BSN Track Graduates

Due to a critical nursing shortage, ��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing launched a second-degree, part-time track in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

August 10, 2021

�������� Medical School Applications Soar to More than 6,000 for 66 Spots

The 66 members of the Schmidt College of Medicine's incoming class were selected among 6,032 applicants, up 61 percent from last year. They received their first doctor's white coat at the White Coat Ceremony.

August 9, 2021

Novel Model Predicts COVID-19 Outbreak Two Weeks Ahead of Time

Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and collaborators have developed a new forecasting model that can predict spread risk of COVID nationwide at the county level.

August 6, 2021

New Business Models Can Save Smaller Firms During Economic Crises

Small businesses should consider changing their competitive strategies or offering new product lines to survive - and even thrive - during turbulent economic times.

August 5, 2021

�������� Hires Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Florida Atlantic University has named Christopher J. Delisio as its new vice president for Institutional Advancement and chief executive officer of the �������� Foundation.

August 4, 2021

�������� Expert Answers Questions about the Delta Variant and Vaccines

Joanna Drowos, D.O., M.P.H., M.B.A., �������� Schmidt College of Medicine, provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant, vaccines and public safety measures.

August 4, 2021

What's Killing Coral Reefs in Florida is Also Killing Them in Belize

A study is the first to offer evidence that nitrogen enrichment from land-based sources like sewage is driving macroalgal blooms and causing massive decline in hard coral cover in the Belize Barrier Reef.

August 3, 2021

�������� Invention for Privacy of Sharing Files Online Gets U.S. Patent

A College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher's novel technology provides maximum privacy of sharing files online by controlling how and when documents are displayed and viewed.

July 29, 2021

SBDC at �������� Receives $500K in Funding from Citi Foundation

The SBDC at �������� recently received $500,000 from the Citi Foundation to support their continued work in providing technical assistance to small businesses owned by people of color.

July 29, 2021

Scientists Help Debilitated Sea Turtles in Rehab Get the Right Diet

�������� Harbor Branch scientists and collaborators followed their "gut instinct" to address the nutritional needs of Georgia's debilitated loggerhead sea turtles in rehabilitation.

July 27, 2021

Experts Urge Health Care Workers to Accept COVID-19 Vaccinations ASAP

Charles H. Hennekens, M.D., Dr.PH, �������� Schmidt College of Medicine, and collaborator, address the clinical and public health challenges for health care workers to achieve high levels of COVID-19 vaccinations.

July 26, 2021

Study Shows Florida Homes Overpriced by More Than 20 Percent

Florida homes keep fetching more money than they're worth, a disturbing development that eventually could put buyers in a bind.

July 22, 2021

Career Center's Brian Montalvo Named Outstanding Career Practitioner

Brian Montalvo, senior director of ��������'s Career Center, has been awarded the Outstanding Career Practitioner, 2021, by the National Career Development Association.

July 22, 2021

Nations Need to Consider Culture in Fighting Future Pandemics

A nation's culture played a role in its ability to curtail the spread of COVID-19, providing a roadmap for future pandemics that will save lives and minimize the economic fallout.

July 22, 2021

�������� Faculty Member Receives NIH K01 Award for Breast Cancer Research

Tarsha Jones, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nursing in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has received a five-year, $772,525 K01 Career Development Award from the National Institutes of Health.

July 22, 2021

��������'s COCE Receives Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award

��������'s Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) has been selected as the recipient of the Online Learning Consortium Accelerate 2021 Excellence and Innovation in Online Teaching Award.

July 21, 2021

Novel Method Predicts if COVID-19 Clinical Trials Will Fail or Succeed

�������� College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers are the first to model COVID-19 completion versus cessation in clinical trials using machine learning algorithms and ensemble learning.

July 21, 2021

The Osher LLI at �������� Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 6.

July 21, 2021

�������� Study: Big Pharma Needs to be More Transparent in Consumer Ads

Marketers conducting focus groups for prescription drug ads should be testing public perceptions and ethical issues in addition to the effectiveness of the messages.

July 19, 2021

Liquid Metal Sensors and AI Could Help Prosthetic Hands to 'Feel'

An �������� College of Engineering and Computer Science study is the first to use liquid metal sensors and machine learning on a prosthetic hand to help reconnect amputees to a previously severed sense of touch.

July 14, 2021

Former Duke Basketball Coach McCallie to Address �������� Students

Former Duke University women's basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie will speak to students in Florida Atlantic University's College of Business on July 22.

July 12, 2021

Hispanics Upbeat about Finances, but Consumer Confidence Dips

Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics fell in the second quarter, though optimism about their overall finances is building as the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 7, 2021

Internet Crime Victims, Losses Rising in Florida and Five Other States

Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses and number of victims.

July 6, 2021

�������� and Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Team Up on NSF Grant

An �������� College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will lead an interdisciplinary international collaboration to advance the understanding of fluid dynamics to solve various engineering problems.

July 1, 2021

True Grit? Doesn't Matter for Resistance Training in Men or Women

A study by researchers at ��������'s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is the first to examine the relationship between grit and a muscular endurance performance task - specifically, the grueling back squat.

June 30, 2021

�������� Gets $736,000 from NASA to Study Coastal Carbon Budget from Space

The �������� Harbor Branch project will use satellite images, hydrodynamic modeling and field work in the Gulf of Mexico. �������� is among 10 in the nation and the only university in Florida selected by NASA.

June 29, 2021

Overpriced Florida Homes Spark Fears of Market Instability

Florida housing markets remain plagued by rampant overpricing, putting potential buyers at such a disadvantage that they may be better off postponing homeownership.

June 29, 2021

How Toxic is the Water's Surface on Florida's Indian River Lagoon?

According to a new study by researchers at �������� Harbor Branch, that depends on very specific environmental conditions and the type of toxin on the water surface of Florida's Indian River Lagoon.

June 24, 2021

�������� High Student Places Second at 2021 Regeneron ISEF

Julianna Lian, 17, a junior at �������� High School, recently placed second in the biochemistry category at the 2021 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

June 23, 2021

Language Trade-off? No, Bilingual Children Acquire English by Age 5

A first-of-its kind study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority dual language exposure does not threaten the reliable acquisition of English by children in the U.S.

June 23, 2021

�������� Study Reveals Most Important Factors in Selecting Campsites

What makes the consummate campsite? Price and availability of electricity are the main factors, with proximity to a body of water and canyon views less important.

June 23, 2021

New Degree Programs Combine Nursing with AI and Biomedical Engineering

��������'s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and College of Engineering and Computer Science have teamed up to offer two new combined programs in nursing and artificial intelligence and biomedical engineering.

June 21, 2021

Origin of the 'Motion of the Ocean' in the Straits of Florida Revealed

A numerical study by �������� Harbor Branch is the first to identify mechanisms of instability responsible for the formation of sub-mesoscale eddies, which has important environmental implications.

June 17, 2021

Study on Traffic Deaths Makes Strong Case for Remote Work

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked renewed interest in remote work arrangements, which also could help improve occupational and traffic safety.

June 16, 2021

Machine-learned Human Emotions Will 'Drive' Autonomous Vehicles

A unique invention by a researcher in the College of Engineering and Computer Science based on machine-learned human moods for autonomous systems has received a competitive U.S. utility patent.

June 16, 2021

�������� to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special virtual event on Friday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

June 16, 2021

Understanding Florida's Harmful Algal Blooms Free Online Video Series

��������'s Center for Environmental Studies and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a series of free online modules to assist in understanding the science and challenges related to harmful algal blooms.

June 14, 2021

Sellers Call the Shots in Florida's Overvalued Housing Market

Homes across Florida are selling for more than 17 percent above their long-term pricing trend, with the degree of overpricing a particular concern in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area.

June 10, 2021

�������� Tech Runway® Reveals its Ninth Venture Class

�������� Tech Runway® recently hosted its annual Launch Competition, revealing its ninth class, "Venture Class 9."

June 10, 2021

Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Helps Cognitive Function in Older Adults

A study conducted on older adults at risk for Alzheimer's shows that a memory biomarker increased after a 26-week structured aerobic exercise training, confirming the beneficial effects of exercise.

June 10, 2021

Alarming Rising Trends in Suicide by Firearms in Young Americans

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine and collaborators examined suicide trends by firearms in white and black Americans ages 5 to 24 years from 1999 to 2018.

June 9, 2021

Osher LLI at �������� Announces Summer Lecture Series