FAU Researchers Make Great 'Strides' in Gait Analysis Technology
A first-of-its-kind study explored whether more accessible technologies such as a 3D depth camera could accurately measure how people walk, offering a practical alternative to traditional gait analysis tools.
Where a Child Lives - Not Just Diet - Raises Type 2 Diabetes Risk
FAU researchers found poor walkability, litter, and reliance on assistance programs are strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in young children, based on a large nationwide study.
FAU Hosts 'Engineer Your Future Day'
Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently hosted "Engineer Your Future Day" at the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
FAU Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark Skin
What gives shark skin its toughness and sleek glide? Tiny, tooth-like denticles. Researchers used electron microscopy to reveal how these structures shift with age, sex, and function in bonnethead sharks.
FAU Receives $1.6M Gift for Student Entrepreneur Scholarships
Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ received a $1.6 million gift from long-time Boca Raton resident Bob Schattner, which will be used to continue providing scholarships that he established 15 years ago in perpetuity.
World's First Bench-to-Bedside MRI, Focused Ultrasound System Unveiled
The newly expanded FAU NeuroInnovate Center is the first in the world to integrate advanced MRI and focused ultrasound technologies into a single, unified platform for both preclinical and clinical research.
FAU Lab Schools Recognized as Cognia School of Distinction
A.D. Henderson University School and Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ High School has been selected as a 2025 Cognia® School of Distinction.
Study: 'Man's Best Friend' Slows Cellular Aging in Female Veterans
Pioneering research from FAU and collaborators shows training service dogs slows biological aging in female veterans - especially those with combat experience - marking a breakthrough in mind-body health.
FAU Lab Schools Shine Nationwide in Niche Rankings
A.D. Henderson University School and Ä¢¹½tvÍøÒ³°æ High School ranked among the best in the country and state, according to Niche in its 2026 rankings.
Chatbots the New 'Doc?' Exploring AI in Health Behavior Coaching
Changing habits is tough. AI tools like ChatGPT now simulate motivational interviewing (MI), showing promise - but can they match MI's core and spark lasting change? FAU researchers explore the potential.