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.
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 Tech Runway® Hosts 2024 Maverick Reception
Florida Atlantic University's Tech Runway® will host its 2024 Maverick Reception on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its site, 901 NW 35th St., Boca Raton campus.
FAU Awarded DOE Grant to Test Offshore Ocean Current Energy
FAU's Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center has received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance ocean energy technologies with a test facility offshore Palm Beach County.
Dangers of the Metaverse and VR for U.S. Youth Revealed in New Study
A study is one of the first to explore experiencing harm in the metaverse among U.S. youth. Findings show a significant percentage reported experiencing many forms of harm in these spaces including bullying.
FAU Awarded $10M to Train People with Disabilities for High Tech Jobs
The FAU College of Education and College of Engineering and Computer Science project will help individuals with disabilities nationwide gain certified skills for entry into high quality technology sectors.
Feet First: AI Reveals How Infants Connect with Their World
FAU researchers tested AI's ability to detect changes in infant movement behavior, giving them a new way to understand when and how babies start to engage with the world.
FAU Tech Runway® Announces 14th Venture Class
FAU Tech Runway® recently accepted 17 companies to participate in the 14th cohort of its Venture Program.