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FAU's RoboBoat Team Takes Second Place
Florida Atlantic University's RoboBoat team recently won second place out of 13 teams at the ninth annual International RoboBoat Competition in Virginia Beach, Va.
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I-SENSE and Dioxide Materials(TM) Partner to Cut Energy Costs
FAU's I-SENSE and Dioxide Materials(TM) have formed a unique partnership to develop and evaluate a novel low-cost, low-power, wireless CO2 sensing system for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning applications.
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Survival of the Fittest Sperm - New Device for Infertility
A researcher has developed a new device for assisted reproductive technology that can quickly, easily and cost effectively select only the healthiest sperm without causing DNA damage.
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Professor Receives International 'Humanity in Science Award'
Waseem Asghar, Ph.D. received the award for his work on developing a new diagnostic biosensing platform that could be used to remotely detect and determine treatment options for HIV and other diseases.
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NSF Grant Supports Research Computing Infrastructure at FAU
A $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will enable FAU to install networking infrastructure to amplify its ability to conduct data-intensive science and engineering research.
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Sea-level Rise Summit Sets the Stage for Adaptation
FAU recently hosted the Third Sea-level Rise Summit with more than 250 participants in attendance. The conference featured experts from the public and private sectors, as well as scientists and researchers.
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FAU High to Host Drone Competition
Students from across the state will travel to Florida Atlantic University for the FAU Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Championship.
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Apps, Drones Part of FAU's Senior Design Showcase
Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science will host its Senior Design Showcase on Wednesday, May 4, from 4 to 7 p.m., at FAU Tech Runway, 901 NW 35th St., in Boca Raton.
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FAU Wave Competition Announces Winners
Florida Atlantic University's Division of Research recently hosted a celebratory event for the inaugural FAU Wave Competition, an undergraduate research and entrepreneurial contest.
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FAU High Student Meets President Obama
Florida Atlantic University High School student Hannah Herbst participated in President Barack Obama's sixth annual White House Science Fair on Wednesday, April 13 at 1 p.m.