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Computational Brain Science Fellowships
FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute recently announced the second round of awardees of the “Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships.” A generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022, awarded through its Brain Health Innovation Fund, supported the awards to five FAU doctoral students whose work embraces computational neuroscience.
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Wilkes Honors College in
Florida Atlantic Magazine
Florida Atlantic's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College is one of the top-rated public honors colleges in the country and one of the few freestanding honors colleges housed within a public university. Located on the FAU Jupiter Campus, students at Wilkes Honors College have access to world-class educational opportunities, including internships in leading life sciences research labs and immersive study abroad experiences. In addition, a robust program of scholarships, grants and fellowships help students earn their degrees for an affordable tuition.
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Green Macroalga in Indian River Lagoon
Green macroalga has replaced native seagrass in parts of the Northern Indian River Lagoon and the Banana River, according to a new study published by researchers at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. The macroalga, though also native to the lagoon, acts as an invasive species, taking advantage of the open space left behind when seagrass beds are destroyed by nutrient invasion. Importantly, the macroalga is toxic to manatees, which have turned to it as an alternative food source.
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Pilot Awards
The Innovation Pilot Award Program provides researchers with funding to support the commercialization of early-stage innovations developed through FAU research. Awards support testing, prototyping and other proof-of-concept studies to accomplish specific development milestones that demonstrate the innovation’s value and reduce risk to potential industry partners. Applications will be accepted Jan. 1 to 31,.
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Call for Posters
Undergraduate students can showcase their research projects and innovations relating to a specific discipline within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science during the Science Fest student poster presentation competition. The research projects or innovations should have generated tangible and meaningful results and findings by the submission of the abstract. Deadline to apply to compete is Jan. 29.
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Jumpstart Postdoctoral Program
The Jumpstart Postdoctoral Program aims to stimulate synergy between faculty and postdoctoral associates and encourage greater multidisciplinary collaboration. The program provides opportunities for postdocs and faculty to engage in multidisciplinary research that addresses societally relevant problems. This is an ideal opportunity for faculty interested in starting a new collaboration and supporting early career scientists. Application deadline is Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
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Join the Florida Atlantic School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) as an affiliate faculty member.
Engage in transformational interdisciplinary research, teaching and community engagement initiatives that bring forth the collective environmental capabilities of FAU.
- Get details about seed funding for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations.
- Learn about the latest grants.
- Participate in events, conferences and other activities, both internal and external to FAU, related to the ECOS mission.
All Florida Atlantic faculty are eligible. Learn more.
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NeuroExplorers Graduation
Twelve junior neuroscientists completed the fall 2023 semester of the NeuroExplorers program. The after-school curriculum is part of FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's Advancing Stem-Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery (ASCEND) program.
Students learned about four neuroscience topics over the course of the semester:
- Human senses
- Neurons
- How chemicals can impact behavior
- How age impacts locomotion
They worked in groups to produce final projects based on these topics. During the graduation celebration, the students were encouraged to present their findings to their parents, in a similar format to a scientific poster symposium.
The next NeuroExplorers session begins Feb. 9.
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See Groundbreaking Research in New
Science in Seconds Series
Science in Seconds is a new short video series that sparks curiosity and shares the groundbreaking discoveries of researchers at FAU.
Each episode showcases the cutting-edge research, scholarship and creative activity happening across the colleges - all in less than 60 seconds.
Watch the Science in Seconds fall semester wrap-up.
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Art of Science Gallery Opening
Celebrate all the Art of Science submissions during the opening night gallery reception on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Schmidt Center Gallery on the Boca Raton Campus.
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Frontiers in Science Panel: What’s Happening to Water Quality in Florida?
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Join a panel discussion with leading experts and enjoy a live audience Q&A. We hope these discussions expand your understanding of the world, inspire deeper learning, and ignite meaningful discussions.
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Masterminds
Read all the latest news inside the FAU
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute's annual
publication, Masterminds magazine.
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Campus Virtual Tour
Explore key Jupiter campus locations and learn about life as a Wilkes Honors College student without leaving your home.
The virtual tour takes visitors through the John D. MacArthur Campus, world-class research facilities and the Jupiter community with nearby beaches.
Tour now.
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Research Rising
FAU's Division of Research’s 2022-23 Annual Momentum Report underscores the university's meteoric growth in research over the last five years, driven by faculty expertise, best-in-class facilities and innovative collaborations with premier partners.
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