FAU to Offer 2026 Summer Camps
Â̲èÖ±²¥ Atlantic University will host a series of summer camps beginning in June.
Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges
A multiyear FAU collaborative NSF study found Noyce programs help maintain well-prepared, stable STEM teachers in high-need schools, reducing vacancies and improving equitable access to quality STEM education.
FAU Discovery of Tiny Cell 'Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington's Disease
FAU researchers have discovered how the toxic protein behind Huntington's disease spreads between brain cells through tiny tunnels, revealing a promising target to slow or halt disease progression.
FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of FAU's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.
FAU-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback
FAU and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Â̲èÖ±²¥ nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.
FAU's Supplemental Instruction Program Earns Accreditation
FAU's Supplemental Instruction Program, within the Center for Learning and Student Success, recently earned accreditation from the International Center for Supplemental Instruction for the first time.
Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress
FAU research shows that wild Northern cardinals' gut microbes respond to subtle, everyday stressors, linking microbial shifts to physiology, health and resilience in coping with environmental pressures.
The 'Croak' Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
An FAU study shows parasites can affect mating signals in green treefrogs by subtly altering male calls, influencing how females choose mates.
FAU Receives $1.5M Gift for Engineering and Biology Scholarships
FAU has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and biology.
FAU Awarded $2.4M NIH Grant for Immune Signaling and Social Behavior
FAU has received a $2.4M NIH grant to study how the neuronal immune receptor IL-1R1 shapes brain circuits, behavior, and social function, offering new insights into neurological and psychiatric disorders.