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Oct. 9, 2019
Behnaz
Ghoraani, Ph.D.
Emmanuelle
Tognoli, Ph.D.
Howard
Prentice, Ph.D.
Megan
Davis, Ph.D.
Congratulations to FAU's Newest Members of the National Academy of Inventors

Four faculty members were recently inducted into the FAU Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. The chapter, one of more than 50 university chapters across the country, was established to recognize inventors for their accomplishments in research and commercialization, and to enhance the visibility of scientific innovation at FAU. The four were publicly recognized by Vice President of Research Daniel Flynn, Ph. D., on Sept. 26, at the 2019 Research Showcase at FAU Tech Runway. Each inductee received an NAI member pin and certificate, presented by Dana Vouglitois, assistant director of the Office of Technology Development.

Inductees include:
  • Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and I-Sense Fellow
  • Emmanuelle Tognoli, Ph.D., a research associate professor in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences
  • Howard Prentice, Ph.D., is a professor of biomedical science in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
  • Megan Davis, Ph.D., a research professor, FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
Chair Yoga Improving Quality of Life for Adults with Dementia

Juyoung Park, Ph.D., lead author and an associate professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work in the College for Design and Social Inquiry, co-conducted a pilot study to examine the effects of chair yoga compared to music intervention in older adults with moderate to severe dementia who have cognitive impairments, problems with balance or fears of falling. Results from the study show that the chair yoga group improved significantly in quality of life compared to the music intervention group, reducing their psychological symptoms and behavioral symptoms. READ MORE .

This research was supported by FAU’s Division of Research through a pilot grant.
What Does Your Research Look Like?

The DOR is hosting an Art in Science photo contest open to all members of the FAU community - students, faculty and staff, to highlight the cutting-edge research across the colleges, while engaging and educating others in all the unique research taking place at FAU.

Simply snap a picture of your research, submit it and you could win great prizes - like an iPad - and a chance to be published in an upcoming issue of Owl Research and Innovation magazine.

Read contest guidelines and submit your photos before Nov. 1 HERE .
Spotlights
The New Space Race Has Begun

Don't miss an evening with noted space expert and author, Robert Zubrin, Ph.D., at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15 at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Friedberg Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.

Zubrin will explore how projects that sound like science fiction could actually become reality.

Register now at fau.edu/space.
Podcast Spotlight

Listen to Maria Fadiman , Ph.D., an associate professor of geosciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and a national geographic emerging explorer, as she talks about the relationship between people and plants, focusing on conservation and sustainability on the podcast, Ask a Scientist. The podcast is hosted by Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. LISTEN HERE .
Published Book Spotlight

Julie L. Earles, Ph.D., a professor of psychology in FAU's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and co-author, Barbara Bjorklund, Ph.D., professor in the psychology department, recently authored the book, "The Journey of Adulthood, 9th Edition," published by Pearson . This book discusses the aspects of “successful aging,” covering growth and development from emerging adulthood to old age. This book also helps students see the influence of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic background on this journey. 

Have You Recently Published a Book?

The research communications team wants to hear about your recently published (after June 2019) book, book chapter or co-authored book or book chapter, for possible inclusion in the upcoming Owl Research & Innovation magazine and/or newsletter. Submit your information HERE.
Recent Sponsored Research Awards
Investigator Name and Project
Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding
Robert Stackman
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
National Science Foundation
$184,000
Zhen Ni
Collaborative Research: CyberTraining: Implementation: Small: Multi-disciplinary Training of Learning, Optimization and Communications for Next Generation Power Engineers
National Science Foundation
$299,876
Joel Herbst
FLDOE Palm Pointe Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant 2019-20
Florida Department of Education
$8,191
Morgan Cooley
Florida Guardianship Assistance Program Implementation Evaluation
University of Florida
$4,400
Joel Herbst
FLDOE Henderson Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant 2019-20
Florida Department of Education
$7,579
Jason Hallstrom
Mobility Intelligence Project
City of West Palm Beach
$300,000
Events
3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 17, EE 106, Boca Raton Campus
11 a.m. to noon, Oct. 17, EE 303, Boca Raton Campus
2 to 3 p.m., Oct. 17, Boca Raton Public Library
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Nov. 2, FAU's Office Depot Center
Nov. 7, FAU Tech Runway
6:30 p.m., Nov. 15, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Boca Raton Campus
Funding Opportunities
Important NIH Change Effective October

Don’t forget to link your ORCID identifier to your eRA Commons profile

From graduate students to senior scientists, everyone is encouraged to register for an ORCID account and link it to their eRA Commons personal profile. Starting Oct. 1, ORCID identifiers are now required for individuals supported by institutional research training, career development and other research education awards. READ MORE .
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