Congratulations to the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College for its first place finish in the virtual National Model U.N. competition. Ten Honors College students part of the Leon Charney Diplomacy program participated in the three-day competition... Read More

FAU and Memorial Healthcare System have formed a research partnership, which combines their expertise and resources in clinical research, clinical trials, basic research and translational biomedical research... Read More

Herbert Weissbach, Ph.D., professor emeritus in Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (CMBB), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter received BioFlorida’s “Lifetime Achievement Award,” reserved to recognize outstanding leadership in the industry throughout an individual’s career and for significant contributions to industry growth... Read More

Inspired by his own butterfly garden at home, Alex Keene, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences, FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science learned when food is scarce, monarch butterfly caterpillars go from peaceful feeders to aggressive fighters. The results look something like a combination of boxing and “bumper” cars. And, they are most aggressive right before the final stages of their metamorphosis... Read More

A study by FAU neuroscientists demonstrates how ‘coming home’ produces a signal of comfort in mice and is the first to show that home evokes a surge of dopamine that mimics the response to a dose of cocaine... Read More

Researchers from FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, in collaboration with Cornell University, studied the relationship between cognition and the gut microbiome of captive zebra finches... Read More

Students in Florida Atlantic University’s first course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) recently explored unlocking the genetic puzzles of one of nature’s unique creatures: Mexican cavefish. The advanced course at the new STEM Training Hub at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter... Read More

Lorena B. Areal, Ph.D., a FAU Brain postdoctoral fellow, received a pilot grant to evaluate, through functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), network-level changes in the brain that might underlie behavioral changes observed in genetically engineered mice expressing the DAT Val559 mutation... Read More

Carmen Canete-Quesada, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, has been named Study Abroad Faculty Leader of the Year by FAU’s Center for Global Engagement for her efforts in planning and running the University’s Madrid program, and for developing the first FAU Cuba faculty-led program. She was recognized Thursday, November 19, at the 2020 International Education Week Virtual Reception. Congratulations, Dr. Canete-Quesada!

Thirteen judges from across FAU critiqued more than 150 photographs submitted for this year’s Art of Science photo contest. Hosted by the Division of Research, this is the second year of the contest, aimed at highlight the cutting-edge research scholarship and creative activity taking place in the field, in the lab and across all disciplines at FAU. The next round of voting, which determines the 2020 Art of Science People’s Choice award, is now in the hands of the world. Vote today, click here.

Tim Steigenga, Ph.D., associate dean of campus and community engagement at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, interviews Kenan Social Entrepreneurship Scholar Reece Humphreys about why he chose the college.

Pictured: Hermé de Wyman Miro, chairman of the board and Marti Latour, speaker sponsor and member of the board.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter has announced its course offerings for the winter semester, which begins Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Taught by FAU professors and distinguished guest lecturers, course offerings include such varied subjects as foreign policy, political science, film, music, art history and literature.

James Patterson — Live Zoom Webinar 

Join us for an afternoon with James Patterson, an American author, philanthropist and one of the world’s bestselling authors and storyteller. 

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 

Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m. 

Harry Chernotsky, Ph.D. & Jeffrey S. Morton, Ph.D. — Live Zoom Webinar 

Join Foreign Policy Association Fellow Jeffrey Morton, Ph.D., and his professor, Harry Chernotsky, Ph.D., for this exciting one- time Zoom session to explore the foreign policy implications of the 2020 presidential election. 

Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021 

Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m. 

Jon Meacham — Live Zoom Webinar 

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author  

Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. 

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2021 

Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m. 

Located on Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter, FAU High School - Jupiter Campus in partnership with Max Planck Academy is the premier early university entrance high school experience in North America for STEM-focused juniors and seniors in high school... Apply

Explore key Jupiter campus locations and learn about life as a Wilkes Honors College student without leaving your home! Our new virtual tour takes visitors throughout the John D. MacArthur Campus, our world-class research facilities and the beautiful Jupiter community with nearby beaches... Tour

Take look at the fall 2020 line-up for FAU Brain Institute’s Neuroscience Seminar Series... Register