FAU Jupiter News
Cat's Meow: Robotic Pet Boosts Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia
FAU 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.
The Osher LLI at FAU 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.
Nurse, Heal Thyself - Spiritual Practices in the Midst of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for nurses. FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing researchers explored the use of spirituality and religion in nurses on the frontline.
Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women
FAU/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."
Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
FAU 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.
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.
FAU 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.
Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind FAU study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
FAU 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.
FAU 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.