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FAU Researchers Land $1M in FDOH Grants to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
Three FAU researchers have received funding from the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer's Disease Research Program to tackle this global health crisis with their unique approaches.
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60% of Women with Disabilities View Cannabis as a 'Harmless' Drug
FAU researchers from the Schmidt College of Medicine assessed the perceived risk of harm associated with weekly cannabis use by disability status in a sample of 20,234 women ages 18 to 49.
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FAU Creates New Department of Biomedical Engineering
The College of Engineering and Computer Science has created a Department of Biomedical Engineering that will focus on biomaterials and tissue engineering; smart health systems; and bio-robotics.
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Study Examines U.S. Public Opinion of 'Would-be' Mass Shooters
A first-of-its-kind FAU study gauges support for balanced justice and rehabilitation, and sheds light on public opinion about "would-be" mass shooters, particularly regarding their mental health status.
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FAU Hosts 55th Annual Honors Convocation
Florida Atlantic University President Stacy Volnick and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the University's 55th annual Honors Convocation
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FAU/Mainstreet Poll Finds Intriguing 2024 Presidential Race Dynamics
A poll conducted by FAU Political Communication and Public Opinion Research Lab (PolCom Lab) and Mainstreet Research offers a glimpse into the shifting tides of American politics.
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Study: South Florida Housing Premiums Growing Despite Slowing Rents
Housing premiums in the Miami metropolitan area increased once again despite rising interest rates, a potential worrying sign for the housing market, according to researchers.
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Remote Sensing Technique Captures Details of Hurricane Ian's Aftermath
FAU researchers are the first to use aerial imagery and LiDAR to remotely identify structural damage and beach structural changes on a barrier island in the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster.
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Study Unveils Balance of AI and Preserving Humanity in Health Care
Cross Country Healthcare and FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing have launched the fourth annual Future of Nursing Survey that reveals nursing perspectives on AI and compassionate care.
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FAU Awarded Grant to Examine Role of Pet Dogs on Military Adolescents
FAU nursing researchers will investigate pet dog ownership on adolescent resilience and well-being to counter the effects of military-specific stressors and promote positive outcomes.