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February 14, 2020

It’s Valentine’s Day, but there is nothing romantic about new research illuminating how teen dating abuse is manifesting online. A study explores the problem among U.S. middle and high school students. Results of the study, published in the  Journal of Interpersonal Violence , found males were significantly more likely to have experienced digital dating abuse compared to females, and more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse, and were even more likely to experience physical aggression.

“Specific to heterosexual relationships, girls may use more violence on their boyfriends to try to solve their relational problems, while boys may try to constrain their aggressive impulses when trying to negotiate discord with their girlfriends,” said  Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D., lead author and a professor in the  School of Criminology and Criminal Justice within FAU’s  College for Design and Social Inquiry, and co-director of the  Cyberbullying Research Center... Read more

Sunil Raju, a Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College National Merit student in the Medical Scholars Program, was recently published in Revista de Estudios Hispánicos, one of the most prestigious journals in the field of Hispanic literature. â€śÂżPor quĂ© Hugo llama a Sirena Sirenito?: Masculinidad e identidad sexual en Sirena Selena vestida de pena (2000), de Mayra Santos-Febres,” explores how the experiences of Hugo Graubel, a character in Mayra Santos-Febres’ Sirena Selena vestida de pena, led him to identify the eponymous protagonist as Sirenito. 

"Santos-Febres' novel explores diverse forms of sexuality and gender identity in a very open manner, which has allowed me to acquire a deeper understanding of these fundamental aspects of the human experience," said Raju. "It is truly an honor to see my article in published form. I would like to thank Dr. Cañete for her support, invaluable suggestions as to how to improve the essay, and for directing me to this academic journal."... Read more
Upcoming Events
 
Florida Atlantic University Brain Institute's ASCEND program will be running an interactive booth in the ArtiKids Zone during the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 in downtown Abacoa. Make sure to stop by their booth to show your support!  

The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College invites you to celebrate 20 years of groundbreaking programs and unmatched opportunities.
 
The 20 th Anniversary Benefactors Dinner will feature Florida Atlantic University’s Distinguished Teacher of the Year Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker.
 
Join us on February 20 at the Pelican Club in Jupiter.
 
To purchase tickets and tables, visit our website.

Douglas Brinkley, CNN Presidential Historian
Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.
Generously Sponsored by the René Friedman Distinguished Lecture Series Endowment.
Tickets: $50/member $65/non-member; $100 VIP

Brinkley takes a fresh look at the space program, President John F. Kennedy’s inspiring challenge and America’s race to the moon... Read more

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter will present a lecture by William Sharfman, M.D., director of cutaneous oncology and clinical co-director for oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Sharfman’s lecture, “Resetting the Immune System to Eradicate Melanoma,” will address how advances in the understanding of the immune system have led to immune therapies that put about 50 percent of patients with advanced melanoma in long remissions. He will discuss possible reasons why immune therapies don’t work in all patients and the unique side effects that immune therapy patients may experience... Read more

FAU's Brain Institute is proud to announce “Brainy Days 2020,” a celebration of neuroscience throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm Heath Foundation. From understanding autism, addiction and Alzheimer’s disease to exploring how the brain processes violent behavior, researchers hope to engage, empower and educate the public on brain diseases, promote brain wellness and ultimately reduce the stigma associated with brain disorders.

Join Florida Atlantic University at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Wednesday, March 11 for FAU Day! The Miami Marlins will be playing the New York Yankees at 1 p.m. Our very own Owlsey, FAU President John Kelly and members of FAU will be on site with giveaways and team spirit!

Registration is now open for FAU’s Emerging Models Symposium. Invited speakers will discuss models being developed for use in research including bats, butterflies, and mosquitos. The event will be held Friday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.
The John D. MacArthur Campus presently enrolls more than 1,500 students and offers groundbreaking programs in research and education. Two of the world’s leading research organizations, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and Scripps Research Institute are located on the campus and offer high school, undergraduate and graduate students transformational experiences not found anywhere else in the world. The campus is home to the nationally-ranked Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College which provides 440 students with a live-in, all-honors educational experience and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, the largest membership program of its kind in the nation. Recognized as a center of scientific activity, the campus also serves as the headquarters for two of FAU’s primary research organizations, the Brain Institute and the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH).