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Oct. 11, 2017

Research Attracts Stellar Students

Building on the success of this past summer, for the next two summers, FAU will host visiting STEM undergraduate students from across the country. The students will participate in the National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, held at institutions boasting strong research initiatives in innovative areas. READ MORE.

Young-Onset Dementia's Costs Research led by James E. Galvin, M.D., of the College of Medicine and the Institute for Healthy Aging and Lifespan Studies, is the first to capture the economic burden of frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) in the United States. The study, published in Neurology , reveals that costs associated with FTD are twice that of Alzheimer’s disease. READ MORE .

Bridging the Way to Safety Researchers from the College of Engineering and Computer Science have developed an innovative remote sensing technique to gauge the condition of timber railroad bridges. It is the first to measure displacements in lateral and vertical directions under traffic to aid in quantifying the condition of the bridges based on metrics, rather than simply on visual observation or just using images from photogrammetry. READ MORE .

Spanish Literature Expert Publishes Book In an example of excellent scholarship, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Letters shows us how the Humanities can contribute to, if not lead, explorations into understanding human cognition, according to Dean Michael Horswell, Ph.D. Expert in Spanish literature, Yolanda Gamboa, Ph.D., has co-edited a collection of essays on Spanish drama criticism, titled Making Sense of the Senses: Current Approaches in Spanish Comedia Criticism.

FAU Tech Runway Company Nabs Award MajiGear, a Venture Class 4 company, is a recipient of TechConnect's 2017 Defense Innovation Award. Rankings are based on the potential positive impact the submitted technology will have for the warfighter and national security. Visit MajiGear's website here.

Update from the Research Park FAU faculty, students and staff collaborate with Research Park at FAU companies. To read the park’s latest newsletter, click here .

Recent Sponsored Research Awards

Investigator Name and Project

Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding

Brain Lapointe Caloosahatchee River – North Fort Myers Nutrient and Bacteria Source Identification Study

Lee County, State of FL $98,764

Jeanette Wyneken Promiscuity in Marine Turtles: Evolutionary Push for Population Stability

Loggerhead Marinelife Center $7,773

Marianne Porter Migration Mechanics: Understanding Swimming Kinematics of a Marine Apex Predator

Save Our Seas Foundation $37,500

To see more recent awards, scroll down in the digital magazine  here.

I-SENSE Seminar Series 11 a.m. Oct. 12, Boca Raton campus Gary T. Leavens, Ph.D., will discuss "EPL/J: An Information Flow Control Policy Specification Language." For more information, click here. InFocus Research Workshops Research Integrity 9 - 10 a.m. Oct. 13, ME-104, Rm. 223 Videoconference available Understanding ethical guidelines and how they affect your research activities. Questions? Contact Elisa Gaucher. To RSVP, click  here . Research Accounting, October 17 CANCELLED  AAAS Communicating Science Workshop Faculty and post-docs from all colleges are invited to attend this workshop led by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. You’ll take away an understanding of how to better reach lay audiences and ideas for strengthening NSF broader impacts proposal sections. RSVP here. FAU Neuroscience Seminar Series 4 p.m. Oct. 24, Jupiter campus Videoconference available Samer Hattar, Ph.D., will discuss "Retinal and Brain Circuits Underlying Light Effects on Behavior." For details, click here.

K Award Lecture 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 SU-80, Rm. 223 Video conference available A former NIH Program Officer will share his insights. To RSVP, click here . Details here . Maverick Reception 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, FAU Tech Runway Celebrate innovative technology of Venture Class companies, watch drone demonstrations and hear from a distinguished speaker. Get your ticket here. Collaborate on Opioid Addiction Research 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1, The Atrium Engineering East The central focus of this DOR-hosted meeting is to foster interdisciplinary faculty collaboration on opioid addiction. The Vice President for Research will give opening remarks. Network and contribute your ideas to FAU’s research agenda. RSVP by October 27 here .

More events here .

Brain Research Foundation 2018 Fay/Frank Seed Grant Limited Submission Internal deadline: Nov. 13 For details, click  here . Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Limited Submission Internal deadline: Dec. 1 For details, click  here . Live Like Bella Pediatric Cancer Research Initiative Letter of intent due: Nov. 1, applications by Dec. 4 Women's HIV/AIDS Cohort Study delete Due: Dec. 15, letter of intent 30 days prior NSF Biological Sciences No Deadline, Full Submission Change To read the Dear Colleague letter on i mplementation of the no-deadline, full-proposal submission process for most programs in the or Directorate for Biological Sciences, click here. More Funding Opportunities

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.

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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