FAU Hosts ABC's 'Sharks' for First-of-its-Kind Competition
The judges of ABC's "Shark Tank" will be coming to Florida Atlantic University for its very own CrocTank, the first-of-its-kind live event on Dec. 4 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
Arslan Munir, Ph.D., Pioneer in Smart Technologies, Joins FAU
The FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science recently welcomed Arslan Munir, Ph.D., an internationally renowned expert, researcher and pioneer in advanced computing and smart technologies.
VR Could be a Gamechanger in Police-Civilian Crisis Encounters
An FAU College of Social Work and Criminal Justice study immersed police officers in virtual reality training using a realistic mental illness scenario to enhance empathy and complement traditional training.
STEM Teachers in High-need Schools Resilient Despite Challenges
An FAU College of Education researcher collaborated on a study examining 30 years of STEM teacher trends, focusing on qualifications and changes in high-need, primarily high-poverty U.S. schools.
Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More than Double from 1999 to 2020
FAU researchers explored overall trends as well as by age, gender, race and region. The sharpest spike occurred among 25-34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55-64 had the highest rates.
FAU REPORT: Consumers Face Elevated Prices Despite Waning Inflation
The years of high inflation appear to be over as inflation is now in line with the Federal Reserve's target, though prices will likely remain permanently elevated, according to the Monthly Inflation Report.
Hyman Science Lecture Series at FAU Hosts Journalist Carl Zimmer
The Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series, as part of the Schmidt College of Science at FAU, will host science journalist Carl Zimmer on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
FAU Engineers Win NSF Grant for Unique School of AI Bio-Robotic Fish
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
FAU Poll: Presidential Race Tightens Across Key Battleground States
Latest FAU polls reveal a highly competitive landscape in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, with both the presidential and U.S. Senate races showing narrow Democratic leads.
FAU Named 2024 Fulbright HSI Leader by the US Department of State
Florida Atlantic University has been named as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024.