NEWS ARCHIVE


Researchers 'Count Cars' - Literally - to Manage Traffic

By | August 9, 2017

Researchers are "counting cars" to improve traffic on overcrowded roads. And with more than 263 million passenger vehicles in the U.S. and more than 14 million vehicles in Florida alone, this is no small feat.

It's Not Just What You Eat, It's What's Eating You

By | August 2, 2017

A new study shows that it's not just what or how much you eat that matters. Smelling food in addition to consuming calories could influence the aging process and provide clues for a longer lifespan.

FAU Appoints Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., as Dean

By | August 1, 2017

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.

FAU and U.S. Southern Command Team Up

By | July 27, 2017

Florida Atlantic University and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) have signed memorandums of understanding to pursue common goals for research collaboration and student internships.

FAU Scientist Helps Discover New Miniature Shark Species

By | July 25, 2017

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.

Slower Boat Speeds May Cause Manatees More Harm than Good

By | July 20, 2017

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.

FAU - SCI Partnership Yields First Careers

By | July 13, 2017

FAU's new workforce training partnership with Sancilio & Company (SCI) has yielded new careers.

FAU to Offer Two New Degree Programs This Fall

By | July 10, 2017

Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science will offer two new degree programs this fall.

FAU Submarine Named 'Fastest' Among Colleges

By | July 6, 2017

FAU's Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) team placed second overall in the absolute speed category at the 2017 International Human-Powered Submarine Races.

FAU Team Takes Second Place at SECME Nationals

By | July 3, 2017

A team from FAU's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) recently took second place in the mousetrap car competition at the 2017 SECME National Competition