Fewer Parasites in Indian River Lagoon Signal Big Ecosystem Problems
FAU Harbor Branch researchers used parasite data to assess the ecological health of Florida's Indian River Lagoon, which has suffered from pollution and algal blooms, damaging habitats like seagrass beds.
FAU Joins First Global Effort to Map Microplastics in Ocean Systems
An FAU researcher joins an international team of scientists who have moved beyond "scratching the ocean's surface," marking a turning point in understanding microplastics' path through critical ocean systems.
'Wood You Believe It?' Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ Engineers Fortify Wood with Nano-Iron
With more than 181.5 billion tons of wood produced globally each year, a research breakthrough using nano-iron could pave the way for eco-friendly alternatives in construction materials, furniture and more.
Toxic Blooms in Motion: Study Maps Algae Patterns in Lake Okeechobee
FAU Harbor Branch researchers used an advanced physical-biogeochemical model to track daily movements of harmful algal blooms in Florida's largest freshwater lake, vital to the region's hydrological balance.
FAU Student Places Second at 3MT® Competition
Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ's Omair Faqah, a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently took second place in the statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
Soaring Insurance Costs Top Concern for Floridians, FAU Survey Finds
A new FAU survey finds more than two-thirds of Floridians are worried about stronger, more frequent hurricanes, and more than half are concerned about affording and keeping homeowners insurance.
FAU Seeks Infants for Study on How Humans Learn to Shape Their World
To further their groundbreaking research on how babies discover their ability to influence the world, FAU researchers are seeking infants aged 2 to 4 months to participate in a study along with their parents.
FAU Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research
FAU has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Research by the National Security Agency and its partners in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.
FAU Seeks Participants for Parkinson's, Aging and Mind-Body Study
FAU is recruiting participants for an exciting research study aimed at understanding the effects of Parkinson's disease and normal aging on cognitive performance, exercise ability and the mind-body connection.
FAU Hosts 56th Annual Honors Convocation
Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ President Adam Hasner and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the 56th annual Honors Convocation.