Three siblings who graduated from the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College discuss their experience at the college, what they’re doing now, and share advice for prospective students.
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One in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. Paula Gajewski-Kurdziel, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in FAU's Brain Institute received a three-year, $65.5 thousand grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) to study the connection between psychiatric disorders and the immune system. The grant will fund research on the role of serotonergic IL-1R1 in modulating physiological and behavioral responses to peripheral inflammation...
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Harriet L. Wilkes Honors students enrolled in ART4654C Honors Electronics and Electronic Objects for Art this spring created electronic projects that are poetic and innovative. Students learned how to create electronic objects with sensors and motors during the course and prepare files for 3D printing and laser cutting. The class was partially supported by a grant from the Robin Smith Innovation Fund...
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The
FAU Brain Institute Summer Neuroscience Scholars (SUNS) program is an 8-week program that is currently providing students with direct, remote learning in preparation for research in the laboratory. Participants, under the direction of their mentors, engage in directed reading and videocast discussion with Institute faculty and their trainees to explore career networking and next steps in school/job applications and interviews, research ethics in the laboratory, and best practices in communicating science to the general public, among other topics...
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On Fridays throughout May, Feeding South Florida will be hosting a food distribution drive-thru on FAU's Jupiter Campus from 9 a.m. to approximately 11 a.m. in lot 73. As a result, you may see increased vehicle traffic on Parkside Drive and around campus.
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Right now, OLLI, Jupiter needs your help to spread the word about their online programs. By telling your friends and family about OLLI On demand at FUU Jupiter, you can exponentially help to increase the awareness about their programs that assist lifelong learners to stay connected during these challenging times...
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Kevin Wagner, Ph.D.
This online lecture will give an in-depth look at the nature and history of the presidential impeachment process.
$30/member; $35/non-member
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FAU's Brain Institute Program Ascend just released, "How Does My Brain Work? Episode 3: Model Systems." In this virtual lesson, Neuroscientists use model systems to study the brain. Learn what a model system is, what makes a good model system, and what neuroscience has been learned from model systems!
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Laura Vernon, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, provost fellow of student mental health, and founder of
FAU Thrive
, hosts David Gorski and Daniela Garzon-Aljure, FAU Wilkes Honors College alumni and founders of LifeMetrics, a tech startup developing a mobile app to help track and improve health and a range of daily health behaviors. They discuss the origins of the company, the methodology behind the app, and how you can get a free year of using the app to improve your own health and gain insight.
LifeMetrics
is available for free beta testing on iOS
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida Atlantic University has moved many of its public talks, presentations and seminars to a virtual platform. Visit the
Let’s Talk Research page, to find opportunities to connect with faculty to learn about their research, scholarship and creative activity.
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Scripps Research scientists working at the leading edge of the COVID-19 pandemic share their latest discoveries.
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Shuttle Services Update
Please be advised that normal operation of our Owl Express Intercampus Shuttle service is suspended until further notice.
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