FAU Jupiter News



Sandra Marin

Florida SBDC Network, FAU Announce Selection of Regional Director

By | March 3, 2020

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) are pleased to announce the selection of Sandra Marin as the regional director of the Florida SBDC at FAU.

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The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Presents Barry Weinberg

By | March 3, 2020

The Osher LLI at FAU will present a lecture by Barry Weinberg, on Tuesday, March 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Osher LLI complex at FAU Jupiter.

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Floridians Across Party Lines Concerned About Impact of Climate Change

By | February 27, 2020

Floridians from all major political parties believe climate change is real and are concerned about its impact on future generations in the state.

From left to right, Anthony Barbar, FAU Board of Trustees chair emeriti; FAU Board of Trustees Chair Abdol Moabery; Tricia Meredith, Ph.D.; FAU President John Kelly; Joel Herbst, Ed.D.; Gianna Caserta; Nick Pizzo.

FAU High School Opens One-of-a-Kind 'Owls Imaging Lab'

By | February 27, 2020

The "Owls Imaging Lab" will provide students access to cutting-edge equipment to work on high-level research projects.

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Monogamous Female Sea Turtles? Yes, Thanks to Sperm Storage

By | February 27, 2020

Sea turtles have multiple mates, yet there is no consensus on why they do. A study by FAU researchers is helping to shed light on the fate of diminishing male sea turtle populations.

Alex Keen, Johanna Kowalko and Erik Duboue

Cavefish: Out of the Dark, Into the Limelight

By | February 26, 2020

Living isolated in the dark has altered the Mexican cavefish in eerie ways. Gone are its ancestral dark pigment and disc like eyes, both replaced by pink flesh. However, its unique biology is anything but skin deep, and scientists, including those interested in human health, are taking notice.

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Kenan Program Announces New Scholarship Winners

By | February 25, 2020

The Kenan Social Engagement Program at the Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University is pleased to announce the selection of two new scholarship winners.

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Osher LLI at FAU Announces Spring Course Schedule

By | February 25, 2020

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the spring semester, which begins Tuesday, March 14.

Brainy Days 2020

FAU Brain Institute Announces ‘Brainy Days 2020,’ a Celebration of Neuroscience Sponsored by Palm Health Foundation

By | February 24, 2020

Florida Atlantic University’s Brain Institute is proud to announce “Brainy Days 2020,” a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March and sponsored by Palm Health Foundation.

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Could This Toothpaste Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke?

By | February 24, 2020

A study by FAU and collaborators shows Plaque HD®, the first toothpaste that identifies plaque so that it can be removed with directed brushing, significantly reduces inflammation throughout the body.