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Stephen Engle, Ph.D., professor in the Department of History at the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, is garnering national acclaim with his most recent book, "Gathering to Save a Nation: Lincoln and the Union’s War Governors." In it, Engle examines the role of Union governors in securing victory in the Civil War while providing detailed and engaging portraits of them ...
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New Arts & Letters Research Dean
Aimee Arias, Ph.D., has been named the Associate Dean of Research and Creative Achievement for the College of Arts and Letters. She brings strong experience in grant writing and administration, and has published widely on a myriad of topics.
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Hammerheads' Size Doesn't Matter
Researchers have conducted the first study to examine the whole body shape and swimming kinematics of Bonnethead and Scalloped hammerhead sharks. A key finding is that in both species the head is moving at a different rate ...
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New Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
An accomplished entrepreneurial academic will take the helm of graduate studies at the College of Science. Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D., has been named associate dean of graduate studies for the college.
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Former NIH Official Offers Tips
A former NIH Program Officer will share insights on NIH's Career Development award on October 24 in SU-80, Room 223, with video conferencing to Jupiter, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. For more details, click
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here
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NIH recently clarified percent effort and support for K awardees
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National Undergraduate Research Commendation
The Council on Undergraduate Research has selected FAU as a recipient of the Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments.
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Latin Grammy Nomination
The album, “Pá Qué Más,” recorded and produced under the direction of associate professor Alejandro-Sánchez Samper, has received a Latin Grammy nomination in the “Best Folk Album” category. To listen to the most popular track, "La Cucharita," click
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Recent Sponsored Research Awards
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Investigator Name and Project
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Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding
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Herbert Weissbach
Activators of Msra and Msrb: Potential Use for Diseases of the Retina
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National Institutes of Health
$442,560
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Erik Engeberg
Virtual Neuroprosthesis: Restoring Autonomy to People Suffering from Neurotrauma
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National Institutes of Health
$1,297,577
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Bing Ouyang
Multi-nodal Object Determination Sensing (MODS) for Mine Countermeasures
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Boston Engineering
$44,513
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To see more recent awards, scroll down in the digital magazine
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6:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Lifelong Learning Institute
Boca Raton campus
Join the Graduate College in learning about student research at this event that’s free and open to the public. For details and to RSVP, click
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9 a.m. - Noon Oct. 23, AD 103, Jupiter campus
A few spots remain for faculty and postdocs to sharpen their communication with the public. Take aways include ideas for strengthening NSF broader impacts proposal sections. RSVP
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4 p.m. Oct. 24, Jupiter campus
Videoconference available
Samer Hattar, Ph.D., will discuss "Retinal and Brain Circuits Underlying Light Effects on Behavior." Details
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1 - 2 p.m. Oct. 24
Details and registration
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11 a.m. Oct. 26, Boca Raton campus
Sameer Antani, Ph.D., will discuss "A Sprint Through Medical Image Data Science Research at the National Library of Medicine." For more information, click
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6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, FAU Tech Runway
Celebrate technology of Venture Class companies, watch drone demonstrations and hear from a distinguished speaker. Get your ticket
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1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1, The Atrium
Engineering East
The Vice President for Research will give opening remarks at this networking event aimed at fostering interdisciplinary faculty collaboration. Contribute your ideas to FAU’s addiction research agenda. For details and to RSVP by October 27, click
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Nov. 13 - 14, Phoenix, AZ
Live webcast available
Gain key insights into current issues at the National Science Foundation. For details and to register, click
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2 p.m. Nov. 16, Boca Raton campus
Oscar Schofield, Ph.D., of Rutgers University, will present "Ecosystem Responses From Algae to Penguins Along a Melting West Antarctic Peninsula." Details
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Due: Jan. 31, letter of intent by Nov. 30
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Due: Feb. 16
For a companion solicitation, click
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Expand Your Search for Research Funding
To find funding opportunities, visit GrantForward. To find university-based resources, expertise and collaborators, use Florida ExpertNet. Click on the images below.
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Now, more than ever, it's important to broadcast your scientific and scholarly achievements.
Please send research news and accomplishments to
Luis F. Perez or Beth C. Barak
here
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