FAU Study Finds Hawaiian Corals Respond Differently to Ocean Heat
New FAU Harbor Branch research reveals why some corals withstand ocean warming better than others, offering insights to help identify resilient corals and guide reef restoration as marine heat waves intensify.
Alka Sapat Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellow
Florida Atlantic's Alka Sapat, Ph.D., has been named a 2026 Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, one of the nation's highest honors in public administration and public policy.
FAU Receives NIST Grant to Build Quantum Cybersecurity Workforce
FAU has received a $200,000 NIST award to strengthen the quantum cybersecurity workforce across South Florida and the Treasure Coast through hands-on training, curriculum development and career pathways.
FAU Welcomes 250 High School Students for Engineer Your Future Day
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science hosted Engineer Your Future Day, giving high school students hands-on opportunities to explore engineering and computer science alongside faculty and students.
FAU Lands NIH Grant to Study New Cells That May Repair Nerve Damage
FAU researchers will study newly identified myelin-producing cells for clues to nerve repair and potential new treatments for neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis.
Blue Ops to Bring Maritime Defense Operations to FAU Harbor Branch
Blue Ops is establishing a maritime systems operation at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, creating a hub for ocean technology, autonomous systems, national defense research, testing and workforce development.
FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
Raman spectroscopy and machine learning correctly classified normal skin, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma 81% to 84% of the time, showing promise for rapid, non-invasive skin cancer detection.
FAU/NCHA Community Health Center Earns Federally Funded Designation
The FAU/NCHA Community Health Center has earned federally funded health center status, bringing new resources to expand access to care in West Palm Beach.
Sharks Can Hear Sounds Nearly 250 Feet Away and Find the Source
FAU research shows free-swimming sharks can detect and respond to underwater sounds from nearly 250 feet away, revealing new insights into how these ancient predators hear and navigate their environment.
FAU's Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., Named Edwin A. Link Endowed Professor
FAU Harbor Branch names internationally recognized optical oceanography expert Michael Twardowski, Ph.D., as its first Edwin A. Link Ocean Technology and Defense Endowed Professor.