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What Has America Learned Since Hurricane Katrina? Not Enough.
A first-of-its-kind study by FAU researchers reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America's 50 largest cities following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Study First to Link Weed Killer Roundup® to Convulsions in Animals
FAU and NSU researchers are the first to link the use of the herbicide Roundup®, the world's most commonly used herbicide by volume and by land-area treated, to convulsions in animals.
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Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.
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New $26 Million NSF Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes
FAU has landed a major National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center with Columbia University, Rutgers University, the University of Central Florida, and Lehman College.
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FAU Celebrates Summer 2022 Commencement
Florida Atlantic University will confer more than 1,800 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 9 during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
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Online Chair Yoga Viable for Isolated Older Adults with Dementia
During the pandemic, FAU researchers evaluated a remotely supervised online chair yoga intervention for older adults with dementia and measured clinical outcomes virtually via Zoom under the remote guidance.
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FAU Recognized as Military Spouse Friendly® School
Florida Atlantic University has earned the 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® Schools designation status award.
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FAU to Host Event in Honor of Juneteenth
Florida Atlantic University will celebrate Juneteenth with a special recognition and celebration on Monday, June 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at FAU's Housing Pavilion.
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FAU Receives 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures Research
FAU has received the 2022 Innovation Award from Encoura Eduventures of Research.
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FAU Student Named Udall Scholar
Florida Atlantic University student Bernard Harrigan has been named a 2022 Udall Scholar, marking the first time in the University's history that one of its students was presented with this scholarship.