NEWS ARCHIVE


From Selfies to Self-diagnosing Disease with Smartphones

By | February 14, 2019

Scientists from FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed a cell phone imaging algorithm that makes a smartphone camera as powerful as spectroscopy, a device used in scientific research.

FAU Poll Finds Florida Gov. DeSantis Off to a Good Start

By | February 12, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis is enjoying widespread popularity from Florida voters who support his proposals to reduce the impacts of harmful algae blooms and eliminate Common Core standards, according to a new survey.

Study Examines Aspirin Use to Prevent Colorectal Cancer

By | February 7, 2019

FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers examined if high risk patients with advanced colorectal polyps reported taking aspirin to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer and the recurrence of advanced polyps.

FAU to Host Events in Honor of Black History Month

By | February 1, 2019

Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Black/African American History Month with a series of events throughout the month of February at its Boca Raton, Jupiter and Broward campuses.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T? LGBT Views on Police Legitimacy and Authority

By | January 29, 2019

A new study examines the relationship between fairness and perceived respect of the police-citizen encounter and willingness to recognize police authority among a historically marginalized population.

FAU Develops 'State of Downtown West Palm Beach' Report

By | January 24, 2019

FAU's Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions teamed up with the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority on a comprehensive metrics report to track progress and expansion in downtown over time.

Palm Beach County Real Estate Cycle May Be Nearing Its Peak

By | January 22, 2019

The housing market in Palm Beach County is 19.76 percent above its long-term pricing trend, according to a new study from faculty at FAU College of Business.

FAU and Coral Springs Fire Department Team Up for Trauma Day

By | January 22, 2019

FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine and Coral Springs Fire Department teamed up for "Trauma Day" as part of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program.

FAU to Host Social Justice Week 2019

By | January 18, 2019

Florida Atlantic University will commemorate the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by hosting Social Justice Week.

Born to Run: Just Not on Cocaine

By | January 16, 2019

FAU neuroscientists and collaborators found a surprising response to cocaine in a novel strain of mutant mice - they failed to show hyperactivity seen in normal mice when given cocaine and didn't run around.