Triple Threat as Sharks, Beach Nourishment and Murky Waters Collide
FAU researchers show beach nourishment can cloud South Florida waters for miles, disrupting blacktip sharks' feeding nearshore and possibly shifting behavior - raising concerns for ecosystems and human safety.
FAU Ranks Among 2026 Best Graduate Schools in U.S. News &World Report
ÎÔÁú×ÊÔ´Íø has been ranked among the 2026 Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
FAU Study: How Unsupervised Screen Time Harms Vulnerable Preschoolers
FAU researchers show that unsupervised screen time - TV and handheld devices - can worsen behavior in young children, especially those with language delays, by replacing key interactions with parents and peers.
Parasites Defy Biodiversity Rules, Thriving Far from the Equator
By tracking infections across snails, crabs and fish, FAU researchers reveal a surprising twist to a classic biodiversity pattern. Certain trematode parasites are more common in cooler, temperate waters.
FAU to Offer 2026 Summer Camps
ÎÔÁú×ÊÔ´Íø 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 Florida 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.