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Does a 'Bad' Apple Spoil the Bunch?

By | November 14, 2016

FAU researchers and collaborators conducted a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on twins to identify the degree to which siblings contribute to the increase in delinquent behavior and alcohol misuse.

FAU to Develop Robotic Boats with a 'Mind of Their Own'

By | February 17, 2016

Robotic boats that can move, think and make decisions on their own to help humans may be closer than you think. The College of Engineering and Computer Science has received an NSF grant for the project.

FAU-University MRI Announce Research Partnership

By | November 5, 2015

FAU and University MRI have entered into a joint research agreement to propel the University's focus in the neurosciences and provide researchers with access to the newest imaging technologies available today.

U.S. Department of Transportation Awards FAU Millions

By | December 14, 2016

FAU will lead the Freight Mobility Research Institute to improve the nation's mobility of people and goods. A combined match from the state and private sectors will result in more than $10 million in total.

FAU High's Hannah Herbst Featured on Discovery Education

By | March 8, 2016

Florida Atlantic University High School student Hannah Herbst was featured live on Discovery Education to talk about her experience as "America's Top Young Scientist."

Neuroscientist Develops New, Rapid Dementia Screening Tool

By | August 17, 2015

Determining whether or not an individual has dementia and to what degree is a long and laborious process that can take an experienced professional such as a clinician about four to five hours to administer.

Golf Courses Boost Home Prices and Draw Potential Buyers

By | January 25, 2017

While golf courses around the country face an uncertain economic future, homes adjacent to them continue to command higher prices from prospective buyers, according to a new real estate study by FAU.

Future FAU Nurse Practitioners to Head to Guatemala

By | February 11, 2016

Twenty-two registered nurses studying to become nurse practitioners in FAU's Lynn College of Nursing will join professors on a trip that will transform their lives and how they think about providing healthcare.

Students Educate the Community at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex

By | July 14, 2015

Integrative biology doctoral students Alexandra Lolavar and Boris Tezak are helping to educate our community and its visitors on sea turtle research and conservation efforts.

Gov. Scott Visits A.D. Henderson University School, FAU High

By | March 30, 2016

Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School today to witness firsthand the innovative education within the world of STEM that is being offered to its students.