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September 19, 2018

Bioengineering Mangroves A College of Engineering and Computer Science investigator studied the red mangrove tree for its ability to withstand extreme environmental conditions. Physical Review Fluids recently published the findings from the lab of Oscar Curet, Ph.D. READ MORE.

STEM Educator Named Honorary Fellow The American Institute of Chemists recently appointed David Devraj Kumar, Ed.D., professor of science education in the College of Education, as an Honorary Fellow for distinguished service to the institute's professional programs – particularly as editor in chief of the journal, The Chemist. Kumar is on sabbatical this semester at The Brookings Institution.

Be a Part of Recognizing Esteemed Entrepreneurs FAU Tech Runway's annual Maverick Reception on Oct. 18 celebrates entrepreneurs and their contributions to the South Florida economy. FAU President John Kelly and e-Builder co-founders, Ron Antevy and Jon Antevy, are slated to speak. For details and to RSVP, click here.

Local Governments Unprepared to Evacuate All Local governments aren’t prepared to evacuate vulnerable populations from hurricanes, John Renne, Ph.D., associate professor in the School of Urban and Regional Planning, told Wired Magazine. To read the article linking to his publication on emergency evacuation planning, click here.

Life Sciences Associate Director Eyes Innovation The 2018 Distinguished Teacher of the Year, Laura Vernon, Ph.D., has been appointed associate director for the Jupiter Life Science Initiative. She's looking forward to promoting innovative programs. READ MORE.

Recent Sponsored Research Awards

Investigator Name and Project

Sponsor Name and Total Anticipated Funding

Johanna Kowalko Uncovering the Contributions of Albinism to the Evolution of the Mexican Cavefish

National Science Foundation $200,000

Alex Keene Understanding Complete Trait Architecture through Popular Genomics

University of Minnesota $118,458

Linda Medvin Holocaust Task Force

Florida Department of Education $100,000

I-SENSE Seminar 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. TOMORROW EE-96 #405, Boca Raton Campus Neuroscience Seminar Series 4 p.m. Sept. 25, MC-17 #119 Jupiter Campus Postdoc Career Workshop 10 a.m. Sept. 26 Live Oak Pavilion, Boca Raton Campus Florida Israel Institute Seminar Series 2 - 3 p.m. Sept. 27, NU-84 #201, Boca Raton Campus

NIH Assist Training 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sept. 27, CM-22 #146, Boca Raton Campus Biomedical Research Institute Seminar 4 p.m. Sept. 27, BC-71 Gelb Auditorium, Boca Raton Campus Peace, Justice and Human Rights Colloquium 1 - 2 p.m. Oct. 4, CU 301, Boca Raton Campus  ‌ More events here

NSF 2026 Idea Machine Due: Oct. 26 JPMorgan Chase & Co's AdvancingCities Challenge Due: Nov. 30 Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research Coordinating Center Due: Feb. 4; letter of intent due: Jan. 4 NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences Due: Feb. 15; letter of intent due: Jan. 15. Archaeology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards Proposals accepted anytime More funding opportunities here

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