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FAU Appoints Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., as Dean
Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., will lead FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and brings vast leadership and research expertise in secure communications and information systems.
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FAU and U.S. Southern Command Team Up
Florida Atlantic University and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) have signed memorandums of understanding to pursue common goals for research collaboration and student internships.
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FAU's Division of Research Affiliates with DKJA
I-SENSE has entered into an agreement with the Donna Klein Jewish Academy to allow high school students to participate in tours, seminars and research training opportunities.
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Companies in Research Park at FAU Continue to Succeed
GrowFL named Yachtico Inc., a company within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, a "Florida Company to Watch."
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FAU Scientist Helps Discover New Miniature Shark Species
It's a foot long, has a huge nose and glows in the dark. It took more than 17 years to identify this new species but was worth the wait as this elusive creature has yet to be seen in the wild.
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Slower Boat Speeds May Cause Manatees More Harm than Good
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not according to FAU researchers. In fact, the very laws enacted to slow down boats in manatee habitats may actually be doing more harm than good.
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FAU Receives $1.4 Million Grant for Nurse Practitioners
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.4 million federal grant to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver primary care services for underserved populations in Broward County.
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College for Design and Social Inquiry Names New Dean
esley Hawkins, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry at Florida Atlantic University, following a national search.
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FAU - SCI Partnership Yields First Careers
FAU's new workforce training partnership with Sancilio & Company (SCI) has yielded new careers.
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FAU Lab Schools Designated as 2017 Google Reference District
Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools has been named a 2017 Google for Education Reference School District. It is the only district in Florida with the distinction, and one of only 109 districts in the world.