Digital Self-Harm Surges Among U.S. Teens from 2016 to 2021
A new study finds that digital self-harm, where individuals anonymously post or share hurtful content about themselves online, has increased more than 88% since 2016 among 13 to 17 year olds in the U.S.
U-Ride: Transforming Transit for College Students in Southeast Florida
FAU is leading a first-time transportation collaboration using a novel app. U-ride is the first app that allows users to easily compare and track the environmental and health impacts of their trip.
Balancing Act: Wearable Sensors and AI Transform Balance Assessment
Using wearable sensors and advanced machine learning algorithms, FAU engineering researchers are addressing a crucial gap in assessing balance, which could have significant implications for health care.
Challenging ED Protocols for Geriatric Head Injuries, Blood Thinners
FAU researchers examined the incidence of delayed intracranial hemorrhage in older adults on anticoagulants in the emergency department and found a significantly lower rate than previously reported.
'Fit2Drive' Transforms Assessing Older Drivers with Cognitive Decline
"Fit2Drive," an algorithm developed by FAU researchers has made it easy to administer and evaluate an in-office test to predict an older individual's probability of passing an on-road driving test.
FAU CA-AI Research Highlighted in 'Nature Reviews'
Florida Atlantic Center for Connected Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence researchers have "cracked the code" on interference when machines need to talk with each other - and people.
FAU Nursing Offers New Fully Online and On-Demand Nursing Certificate
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has launched a new 25-hour, fully online and on-demand "Teaching/Learning Grounded in Caring Science Certificate," for studying nursing grounded in caring.
FAU Programs Among U.S. News & World Report's 'Best Graduate Programs'
Several Florida Atlantic University graduate programs are included in the latest U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Programs" for 2024-25.
FAU Sea Turtle Experts Provide 'Best Practices' During Nesting Season
Three internationally renowned FAU researchers provide "best practices" and answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help protect Florida's nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings.