Study First to Explore 'Walking' Shark Movements in Early Life Stages
A newly-discovered walking shark that breaks all of the rules for survival is the focus of the first study to explore differences in walking and swimming in these neonate (newly-hatched) and juvenile sharks.
FAU Seeks Older Participants for Aging and Memory Study
FAU researchers are conducting a study in adults 60 and older to improve public health by providing information about how human memory changes with age - and you can help.
Water Quality Woes in S.W. Florida Linked to Seeping Septic Systems
Multiple lines of evidence from a multi-year microbial source tracking study by FAU Harbor Branch researchers points to septic systems as a contributing source for water quality decline in southwest Florida.
FAU Celebrates Summer 2022 Commencement
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» will confer more than 1,800 degrees on Tuesday, Aug. 9 during four commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium.
FAU Names New Dean of Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has announced Valery Forbes, Ph.D., as its new dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, effective Aug. 10.
New Low-cost Device Rapidly, Accurately Detects Hepatitis C Infection
FAU researchers have developed a portable microfluidic platform that rapidly and accurately detects Hepatitis C infection without the need for trained technicians, expensive equipment or a laboratory.
Study Shows Hydrology Impacts on West Florida's Continental Shelf
FAU Harbor Branch researcher and collaborator demonstrate the impacts of climate warming and water management on West Florida's Continental Shelf using a high-resolution simulation model.
FAU Receives State Grant for Cybersecurity, IT Training
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» was awarded more than $800,000 by the state of Florida to prepare students for jobs in the burgeoning fields of cybersecurity and information technology.
Seat Assignments Drive Friendships Among Elementary School Children
A new study is the first to show that classroom seat assignments have important implications for children's friendships and the enormous influence that teachers wield over the interpersonal lives of children.
FAU Experts for the 2022 Hurricane Season
With an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, several FAU faculty experts are available to discuss various issues surrounding hurricane preparedness, evacuation and aftermath.