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January 2024

Protecting Our Future

Florida Atlantic's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently received a $2.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a scholarship program in the field of cybersecurity.

Health Hazards to Humans

Researchers from Florida Atlantic's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute uncovered potential human health hazards associated with harmful algae blooms in the Indian River Lagoon.

Uncovering Mechanics of Tail Whipping

New research provides insight into a shark tail that might support the mechanics of extreme body bending in thresher sharks.

Art of Science Winners

More than 300 people attended the opening night of the 5th annual Art of Science exhibit - a space where creativity and research come together.

The photography and videography contest was created by the Division of Research to showcase the research happening across the University. Over the past five years, this exhibit has become a testament to the power of collaboration between art and science.

Opening night of the exhibit takes attendees on a journey to celebrate the artists/scientists behind the masterpieces, who have skillfully translated complex scientific concepts into visual narratives that captivate the mind and stimulate the senses.

Gregg Fields, Ph.D., interim vice president for Research, introduced this year's top winner, Addison Manofsky, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. Read her story, here.

Art of Science participants foster a collaborative spirit that fuels innovation and pushes the boundaries of artistic exploration, scientific discovery and the endless potential that lies ahead. View all winners, here.

Winners of this year's contest are on display now through Feb. 18 in the Schmidt Center Gallery on the Boca Raton campus.

View photos here.

New Teammate

Alice Espinosa Miehl, Ph.D., recently joined the Office of Research Development team as a director for Research Programs and Services.

Accolades

Regina Thompson, assistant director, strategic and economic initiatives for the Division of Research, recently won an award at the annual conference for United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Alabama.

Celebration

Members of the Division of Research gathered together last month at The Cove restaurant in Deerfield Beach to celebrate the holidays.

Here's a look at some of the outtakes from the event.

From left: Miriam Campo, assistant vice president for Sponsored Programs, Gregg Fields, Ph.D., interim vice president for Research, Lynn Aseff, assistant vice president for Finance, Elisa Goucher, assistant vice president for Research Integrity, Cheryl Krause-Parello, Ph.D., interim associate vice president or Research

Time to Share Your Story

Are you new to Florida Atlantic's Division of Research team? Or do you have news you'd like to share? Use the link below to tell us your story for publication in an upcoming issue.

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Art of Science: Top Postdoc

Chelsea Bennice, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, recently earned the top postdoc award in the fifth annual Art of Science photography and videography contest, hosted by the Division of Research.

Her winning photograph of an octopus, along with all the winners of this year's contest, is on display now through Feb. 18 in the Schmidt Center Gallery on the Boca Raton campus.

Learn more.

Meet Christopher Moore, Ph.D.

Most people wouldn’t think an abundance of parasites in the local environment is a good thing, but when they aren’t there, it’s a sign that there’s a problem, according to Christopher Moore, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at the Florida Atlantic Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

Did You Know?

There are 48 postdoctoral fellows conducting research across Florida Atlantic's campuses?

All postdocs are invited to free Smartskills workshops at 3 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of the month. SmartSkills, hosted by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), is a free, virtual course for postdocs who are members of the NPA. The classes are taught by experts and focus on building skills critical to career and personal success. Postdocs who attend 10 out of 12 classes, earn a NPA certificate. For more info, click here.

Research Renewal: Share, Network, Collaborate

The Division of Research is hosting a new networking event to help Florida Atlantic researchers connect. The event, called Research Renewal, is slated for April 20 at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, Jupiter campus, and will include a poster session for students and postdoctoral fellows. Submit poster abstracts here.

Launching New Proposal Development Series

Three faculty members were recently selected to participate in Florida Atlantic's first proposal development series hosted by the Division of Research's Office of Research Development. The four-month long program will guide early-career faculty in writing grant proposals.

The 2023-2024 participants include:

Rachel Brewton, Ph.D., research scientist, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Matty Lichtenstein, Ph.D., assistant professor, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters
Ashley Rivera, Ph.D., assistant professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Applications for next year will open in fall 2024.

To see program faculty reviewers, click here.