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Dec. 5, 2018

FAU and Max Planck Launch First-of-its-Kind Academy The brightest STEM high school students can now work with preeminent scientists at one of the world's leading neuroscience research institutions. The Florida Atlantic University Max Planck Academy on the Jupiter campus is poised to redefine STEM education approaches nationwide. READ MORE.

Patents Applications for New Stroke Treatments Discoveries in the lab of Jang-Yen (John) Wu, Ph.D., distinguished professor of biomedical science, is showing promise for treating strokes and Alzheimer's disease. The studies conducted at FAU have led to two patent applications and collaboration with a biotech company. READ MORE.

Geriatric Social Work Scholar Receives Journal Accolade An article on arthritis trends in the United States by Juyoung Park, Ph.D., has been selected as one of the Best Papers of the Year for the 2018 American Journal of Public Health Editor’s Choice Awards. The December 2018 issue of the journal features a column discussing the winning publications.

Neurodegenerative Disorder Links Uncovered A study by former and current lab members of Tanja Godenshwege, Ph.D., a professor in biological sciences, is potentially relevant to the management of neurodegenerative diseases associated with oxidative stress and cancer.

Ocean Science Lecture Series 7 p.m. TODAY , HB-35, Johnson Education Center Auditorium, Harbor Branch Campus Florida Israel Institute Lecture Series 2 - 3 p.m. TOMORROW , BC-71 Gelb Auditorium Boca Raton Campus Biomedical Research Institute Seminar Series 4 p.m. TOMORROW, BC-71 Gelb Auditorium Boca Raton Campus Video conferencing locations available  Bootstrapping: How I Funded My Way to The Top 5:30 p.m. TOMORROW , FAU Tech Runway Boca Raton Campus

New Common Rule Presentation 10 a.m. Dec. 11, AD-10 Board of Trustees Room, Boca Raton Campus Video conferencing locations available  Biomedical Research Institute Seminar Series 4 p.m. Dec. 17, AD-10 Board of Trustees Room, Boca Raton Campus Biomedical Research Institute Seminar Series 4 p.m. Dec. 19, AD-10 Board of Trustees Room Boca Raton Campus Biomedical Research Institute Seminar Series 4 p.m. Dec. 20, AD-10 Board of Trustees Room Boca Raton Campus More events here

Short Courses on Innovative Methodologies and Approaches in the Behavioral and Social Sciences Letter of Intent due Dec. 24, full proposal by Jan. 24 Smart Prediction for Cardiac Pathology Due: Dec. 31 IT Competition: The Future of Construction in a Digital World Due: Jan. 15 Enel’s Women in Tech Due: Jan. 31 More funding opportunities here

Connect, Collaborate, Find Research Funding  Join the hundreds of faculty and students who have signed up for the FAU Research Hub, a new web and mobile platform that connects researchers with students, collaborators and funding opportunities. Investigators are encouraged to post projects in just minutes.  LEARN MORE.

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