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Project Paves the Way for Forecasting COVID-19 Infection Transmission
A smart city project developed by FAU engineering researchers is being retooled to create new opportunities to tackle COVID-19 with cutting-edge computational epidemiology.
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Research Park at FAU Launches Global Ventures at FAU
The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® is pleased to announce the launch of its new international soft landings and second stage company development initiative, Global Ventures.
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Stay 6 Feet Apart. Simulated Cough Reveals That May Not be Enough
FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science researchers use flow visualization to demonstrate how far a mechanically simulated cough travels and lingers in the air.
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FAU Wave Competition Celebrates Fifth Year
Florida Atlantic University has announced the winners of the annual Wave Competition, an undergraduate research competition organized by FAU's Division of Research.
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FAU to Make Thousands of Face Shields for Baptist Health South Florida
FAU engineers have developed a disposable face shield that only requires clear polyester plastic, elastic fabric bands, and a laser cutter. Unlike 3D printed solutions, this process is simple and quick.
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FAU Teams Up with U.S. Coast Guard to Release Three Baby Sea Turtles
Beach closures and other COVID-19 pandemic restrictions required FAU marine scientists to get creative to make sure that three baby green sea turtles made it home, so they teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard.
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'Virtual' Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers explores the phenomenon of visual cues and live video interactions. Now more than ever, it's important to understand how technology is impacting communication.
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Researchers Take Body Armor to the Next Level with High Energy Fibers
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science received $569,482 from Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office to develop advanced fibers to enhance the performance of military helmets and body armor.
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FAU Tech Runway® Celebrates 5 Years, Releases Economic Impact Report
FAU Tech Runway® recently celebrated its five-year anniversary and released the results of its fifth annual economic impact report.
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Immersive Simulator Tests 'Trust' Between Humans and Self-driving Cars
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science has developed a unique immersive simulator that provides a convincingly lifelike virtual reality simulation to test trust between humans and self-driving cars.