FAU Jupiter News
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FAU Tech Runway to Celebrate Virtual Maverick Reception
FAU Tech Runway® will host the 2020 Maverick Reception virtually on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m.
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DIPLOMACY TEAM WINS SECOND NATIONAL TITLE AT MODEL U.N.
The Leon Charney Diplomacy Program at FAU recently competed in the virtual National Model United Nations competition and finished first overall out of 43 competing universities and received seven awards.
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What's That Growing on Your Face Mask?
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researcher has developed a novel device to conveniently sanitize contaminated masks and other items at home or at work and has received a provisional patent for the technology.
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Unzipping Genes
Students in Florida Atlantic University’s first course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) recently explored unlocking the genetic puzzles of one of nature’s unique creatures: Mexican cavefish.
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Study First to Show Relationship between a Bird's Gut and its Brain
FAU scientists studied songbirds' gut microbiome and have identified potentially critical bacteria affecting cognition and performance.
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The Osher LLI at FAU Jupiter Announces Winter Course Schedule
The Osher LLI at FAU in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
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Major Gift for Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education
A multi-million dollar gift from Arthur Gutterman will name the Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education.
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Herbert Weissbach Receives BioFlorida's 'Lifetime Achievement Award'
FAU's Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., received BioFlorida's "Lifetime Achievement Award," reserved to recognize outstanding industry leadership and significant contributions throughout an individual's career.
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WILKES HONORS COLLEGE RECEIVES TOP NATIONAL RATING FOR THE SECOND TIME
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University received a second consecutive top rating among the country's best honors colleges and programs in the latest edition of "Inside Honors: Ratings and Reviews of 40 Public University Honors Programs".
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Remdesivir for COVID-19: FDA Approved but Still Unproven
FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers reviewed the most reliable data from remdesivir randomized trials. In a commentary, they conclude that effective public health strategies are more urgently needed.