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Substance Developed at FAU Could Make Breathing a Breeze in Space

By | March 9, 2022

Researchers in the College of Engineering and Computer Science have synthesized and tested an alternative adsorbent material to remove CO2 in air revitalization systems.

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FAU to Expand Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center

By | March 4, 2022

FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has announced expansion plans later this year that will include new university partnerships, capabilities and opportunities.

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Did COVID-19 Make Tinnitus, 'Ringing' in the Ears, Worse?

By | March 2, 2022

A researcher from FAU 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.

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FAU Tech Runway Launch Applications Now Being Accepted

By | February 28, 2022

FAU Tech Runway® is now accepting applications for this year's Launch Competition, which helps turn game-changing business ideas into thriving companies.

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Jails in Crisis: Study Identifies Those at Risk of Suicide Behind Bars

By | February 24, 2022

In America's jails, suicide is the leading cause of death. A researcher from FAU examined the risk factors for attempting and threatening suicide and/or self-harm in a large metropolitan jail.

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U.S. Falls Short in 'Geriatricizing' Emergency Departments

By | February 23, 2022

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.

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FAU’s Kenan Social Engagement Program Announces Scholarship Winners for 2022

By | February 21, 2022

Florida Atlantic University’s Wilkes Honors College (WHC) is pleased to announce the 2022 Kenan Social Engagement Program scholarship recipients

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FAU Names PHF Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows

By | February 18, 2022

FAU has selected four Ph.D. students whose work embraces computational neuroscience to receive the inaugural Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships.

The new International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) is an exclusive program with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) that will provide comprehensive Ph.D. training coupled with the cutting-edge technology, resources, and collaborations of the world-renowned Max Planck Society to FAU degree-seeking students, with the maiden cohort starting in the fall. Since 2000, the IMPRS have offered scientists from around the world an opportunity to earn a doctorate while participating in extraordinary research conditions. (Photo credit: Kevin Albertini, Courtesy of Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience)

First U.S.-based International Max Planck Research School Established with FAU

By | February 15, 2022

Florida Atlantic University recently formalized an agreement with Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) to partner in launching its first U.S.-based International Max Planck Research School for Synapses and Circuits (IMPRS-SC). The first class of students will begin in the fall.

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FAU Emerging Scientist to Receive 2022 "Cataract Research Award"

By | February 15, 2022

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.