Researchers 'Count Cars' - Literally - to Manage Traffic
Researchers are "counting cars" to improve traffic on overcrowded roads. And with more than 263 million passenger vehicles in the U.S. and more than 14 million vehicles in Florida alone, this is no small feat.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Celebrates Summer 2017 Commencement
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥conferred more than 1,800 degrees during three commencement ceremonies in the Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, Boca Raton campus.
Students Receive First Doctor's White Coats at Ceremony
The 64 members of the incoming class of 2017 in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine each received their first doctor's white coat today during the symbolic White Coat Ceremony.
It's Not Just What You Eat, It's What's Eating You
A new study shows that it's not just what or how much you eat that matters. Smelling food in addition to consuming calories could influence the aging process and provide clues for a longer lifespan.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Student, Alumnus Recognized as Emerging Scholars
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ student Gabrielle Rind and recent ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥graduate Dawit Rumicha were each awarded the Emerging Scholar Award.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Appoints Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., as Dean
Stella N. Batalama, Ph.D., will lead FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science and brings vast leadership and research expertise in secure communications and information systems.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥and U.S. Southern Command Team Up
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) have signed memorandums of understanding to pursue common goals for research collaboration and student internships.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Receives $1.4 Million Grant for Nurse Practitioners
FAU's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.4 million federal grant to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver primary care services for underserved populations in Broward County.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥Lab Schools Designated as 2017 Google Reference District
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Lab Schools has been named a 2017 Google for Education Reference School District. It is the only district in Florida with the distinction, and one of only 109 districts in the world.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥National Index Shows Hispanics Optimistic About Economy
Hispanics in the U.S. are more optimistic about their financial situation as well as the U.S. economy as a whole but their dissatisfaction for U.S. President Donald Trump continues to increase.