Hispanics' Consumer Confidence Remains Steady in Third Quarter
Consumer confidence among U.S. Hispanics remained mostly stable in the third quarter, despite the supply-chain crisis, increased labor movement activities, and other economic turmoil.
Community Health Center Honored for Services Assisting Minority Women
FAU/Northwest Community Health Alliance's Community Health Center, operated by FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, and the West Palm Beach YWCA received the "2021 Community Collaborators Award."
Older African Americans More Physically Active in Green Neighborhoods
FAU researchers are the first to conduct a nationally representative study of neighborhood open spaces and neighborhood-based walking in older adults in the United States.
Even Colleges with 100 Percent Vaccine Rates Need COVID-19 Testing
An analytical study examined levels of vaccine efficacy and mitigation strategies including testing and quarantine in 5,000 fully-vaccinated simulated undergraduate students.
FAU Receives U.S. DOE Exploratory Grant for Novel Radar Prototype
Researchers are developing a novel, ground-penetrating radar prototype mounted on a small, unoccupied aircraft system to detect areas of increased greenhouse gases emissions in Florida's Everglades.
Eliminate COVID-19? It's Possible Based on New Mathematical Models
Using a novel mathematical framework, a first-of-its-kind FAU study reveals the effects of social distancing on infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and the role of the economy.
Ricci Wins 'South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year' Award
Peter Ricci, Ed.D., director of Florida Atlantic University's hospitality and tourism management program, was named the 30th annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year.
Molecular Study Finds IRL Green Sea Turtles Biologically Stressed
FAU researchers have found that green sea turtles in the heavily polluted Indian River Lagoon have compromised immune function, which makes them more vulnerable to tumors.
FAU Engineering in Top Three Fastest Improving Colleges in the U.S.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is rapidly rising and is ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report' (2020 to 2022) as one of the top three fastest improving engineering colleges in the U.S.
Sleep Research Earns FAU Scientist 'Alzheimer's Association' Award
Carmen Varela, Ph.D., is developing non-invasive methods to monitor sleep quality and brain health aimed at advancing new approaches to prevent Alzheimer's disease.