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Biostatistician Zooms in on Healthy Aging
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Kathy Freeman, Dr.P.H., is collaborating with faculty and writing grants to advance the Institute for Healthy Aging and Lifespan Studies' mission.
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Graduate Neuroscience Training Program Launches
A new Graduate Neuroscience Training Program allows students to explore the research and training opportunities of three different Ph.D. programs. Applications are being accepted for fall 2018.
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New:
FAU Research Equipment Database
The FAU research equipment listing is now live on the Division of Research website. Click the tabs across the top of the page to view the variety of equipment available to assist you in your research programs.
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Solving A Stinging Mystery
The little fire ant,
Wasmannia auropunctata,
has been found to be the culprit of West Indian dots, thanks to collaboration between FAU and Colombian researchers. Results of their study are published in a new paper in the
Journal of Medical Entomology
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Raising Awareness of Climate Change, Flooding
Diana Mitsova, Ph.D., of CDSI, discussed natural shoreline stabilization options to protect against extreme weather events like Hurricane Irma during a recent trip down the Intracoastal. She presented her research findings to local leaders on the
Lady Atlantic
yacht.
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New NIH Policies on Human Subjects Research
The National Institutes of Health have released a short video to explain their new policies on human subject research. View it
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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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Joel Herbst
FAU Academies of Innovation and Research
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U.S. Department of Education
$2,246,296
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James Galvin
Dementia Prevention Initiative: A Personalized Approach
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FAU Foundation - Mangurian Foundation
$1,000,000
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Gabe Alsenas
Demonstrating Technology Enhancements to Achieve Economic Competitiveness of Gulf Stream Electricity Production
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Fla. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services
$400,000
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To see more recent awards, scroll down in the digital magazine
here.
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6 p.m.
TONIGHT
,
FAU University Theatre
A private reception and film screening of the new PBS documentary
Boca Raton: The Secret Weapon That Won World War II. For more information and to buy tickets, click
here.
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Collaborate on Opioid Addiction Research
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
TODAY
The Atrium, Engineering East
Come out to help shape our addiction research agenda. The Vice President for Research will give opening remarks at this networking event aimed at fostering interdisciplinary faculty collaboration.
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11 a.m. - noon Nov. 9, EE 303, Boca campus
Kang Li, Ph.D., will discuss "Advanced Technology for Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorder and Improving Treatment Strategy." For more information, click
here
. See the full schedule
here
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2 - 3 p.m. Nov. 15, AH 52, Room 204
Boca Raton campus
Michael Hammer presents "The Past, Present and
Future of the Electoral College." Details
here.
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2 p.m. Nov. 16, EE 303
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
here.
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Noon - 1:30 p.m., IS-4, Room 113
Be prepared for the switch from PDF application packages to the Workspace portal. For more information and to RSVP, click
here.
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1 - 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Fort Lauderdale
Panel discussions of response and recovery, and implications for resilience plans and policy in the aftermath of the hurricane. Details
here.
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Feb. 21 - 23, Orlando
Convergence calls for groups within the biomedical, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, and other fields to come together to solve unmet scientific needs. Details and registration
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Limited Submission
Internal deadline: Nov. 13
For details, click
here
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Limited Submission
Internal deadline: Dec. 1
For details, click
here
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Due: Dec. 21, webinar Nov. 9
Register for the informational webinar
here.
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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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