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Millennials, Think You're Digitally Better Than Us? Yes, Says Science
Millennials, Think You're Digitally Better Than Us? Yes, Says Science
August 28, 2019
A study by FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is one of the first to examine the information technology switching prowess phenomenon in the "Net Generation," revealing some surprising results.
Who's a 'Good Boy?' Astro, FAU's Smart Robodog That's Who
Who's a 'Good Boy?' Astro, FAU's Smart Robodog That's Who
August 14, 2019
What would you get if you combined Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa with Boston Dynamic's quadruped robot? You'd get "Astro," the four-legged seeing and hearing intelligent robodog.
Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule
Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Fall Course Schedule
August 06, 2019
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU Jupiter announced its course offerings for the fall semester, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Nationwide Study on Teen 'Sexting' Has Good News, Bad News
Nationwide Study on Teen 'Sexting' Has Good News, Bad News
July 17, 2019
The good news is that adolescent sexting is not at epidemic levels as reported in some media headlines. The bad news is that it also has not decreased despite preventive efforts by educators and others.
Student Bebeto Amazan in the lab
Over the Finish Line
July 16, 2019
Generosity helps Wilkes Honors College Senior graduate on time.
Neuroscientists Find Novel Role for 'Skin Plumping' Molecule
Neuroscientists Find Novel Role for 'Skin Plumping' Molecule
July 11, 2019
Neuroscientists have discovered a novel mechanism and role in the brain for hyaluronic acid -- a clear, gooey substance popularized by cosmetic and skin care products.
Gregg B. Fields Named Executive Director of FAU's I-HEALTH
Gregg B. Fields Named Executive Director of FAU's I-HEALTH
June 10, 2019
Gregg B. Fields, Ph.D., has been named as executive director of FAU's Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH), one of the university's four research pillars.
Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Appoints Four Advisory Board Members
Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Appoints Four Advisory Board Members
May 20, 2019
The Osher LLI at FAU's John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is pleased to announce the appointments of Brenda Babitz, Mark Goldman, M.D., Anne Messer and Lawrence Ornstein to its advisory board.
Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
Scientists Offer New Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection Theory
April 23, 2019
In a new study, FAU Brain Institute researchers sought to answer a fundamental question -- "Is amyloid precursor protein the mastermind behind Alzheimer's disease or is it just an accomplice?"
Osher LLI at FAU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
Osher LLI at FAU Awards $10,000 in Scholarships
April 23, 2019
The Osher LLI at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter awarded 10 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the Northern Campus Achievement Awards.