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September 2023

$4.2M Grant for Air Quality and Alzheimer's Study


Researchers at FAU take a closer look into the effects of gaseous pollutants from burning crops that may contribute to health hazards in the brain like dementia.



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Massive Loss of U.S. Coastline Tidal Flats


Research reveals how human activities, rather than natural factors, have impacted tidal flat environments in the U.S.


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Geographic Hotspots for Cigarette, Firearm Deaths


Researchers at FAU show geographically distinct areas of the highest death rates in the U.S. related to cigarettes, as well as firearms, including both assault and suicide, over two decades.


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Meet New Division of Research Members


Learn about new teammates: from left, Tal Fuchs, MRI technologist, Alice Miehl, Ph.D., research editor and analyst, and Ana Hurtado, DVM, veterinary technician in comparative medicine. Read more.

 

Pilot Grant Opportunities


FAU's Jupiter Life Science Initiative and the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health) announced the inaugural call for collaborative pilot grants.


Deadline to submit is 5 p.m., Oct. 27.


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Join ECOS as an Affiliate Faculty


Join the Florida Atlantic School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) as an affiliate faculty member.

 

Engage in transformational interdisciplinary research, teaching and community engagement initiatives that bring forth the collective environmental capabilities of FAU. 

 

  • Get details about seed funding for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations. 
  • Learn about the latest grants.  
  • Participate in events, conferences and other activities, both internal and external to FAU, related to the ECOS mission. 

 

All Florida Atlantic faculty are eligible. Learn more.

Excellence Award


FAU's chapter of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) was recently honored with the inaugural Chapter of Excellence Award during the NAI Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.


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Photograph: Dana J. Vouglitois, J.D., CLP, associate director, Technology Development

 

In-Person Office Hours


The Office of Technology Development is hosting in-person office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process, including intellectual property protection, startup formation and more.


View schedule here.

Biosketches on SciENcv


Starting Oct. 23, the National Science Foundation will require biosketches completed using SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae)


Learn how to use SciENcv.

 

Spotlight Your Research With New Science in Seconds Series


FAU's Research Communications team has launched a new short video series called Science in Seconds.


Each episode showcases the cutting-edge research, scholarship and creative activity happening across the colleges - all in less than 60 seconds.


If you're interested in being part of this new series, connect with the Research Communications team today and show the world what you're working on for a better tomorrow.

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Sept. 27, 1 to 3 p.m.

Office of Technology Development:

In-Person Office Hours

SC-1, Room 141, Boca Raton Campus


Sept. 28, 4 p.m.

I-Health Seminar Series: Computational Studies of Catalytic Mechanisms of Metalloenzymes

Online


Oct. 3, 10 a.m.

Owl Innovator Workshop: Disclosing Your Innovation

Online


Oct. 5, 4 – 7 p.m.

Graduate Open House

Grand Palm Room, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


Oct. 15 and March 15

Undergraduate Research Grants Program

Oct. 17, 4 p.m.

Neuroscience Seminar Series: Sex-Specific Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease

Room 119, SC-1, Boca Raton Campus


Oct. 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Art of Learning: A Cross-Curricular Art Show & Symposium

A.D. Henderson University School


Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.

Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series: Managing Pollution of Urban Waters: Sources and Solutions

Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Boca Raton Campus


Nov. 3, 4 – 5 p.m.

Starry Nights Visiting Author Series: Andrew Dubus III

Jupiter Campus


Nov. 14, 6 to 8 p.m.

Tech Runway: Maverick Reception

Boca Raton

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