FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
FAU faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics such as forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience and disaster recovery.
Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval
An FAU study of nearly 400 children ages 9 to 14 found that when mothers strongly disapprove of a child's friends, those friendships are more likely to collapse as trust, closeness and support begin to erode.
FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System
An FAU engineering researcher has earned a U.S. patent for a human-AI manufacturing system that lets workers remotely operate equipment using sensors, AI and real-time communication tools.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.
FAU's Dana J. Vouglitois Receives Prestigious Fulbright IEA Award
Dana J. Vouglitois in FAU's Office of Technology Development has received a Fulbright U.S.-France award to explore global technology transfer and research partnerships in France.
FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems
FAU engineering researchers have received a $2.25 million U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory grant to develop autonomous systems that collaborate, sense and make real-time decisions in complex environments.
FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape
A new FAU study maps the first neural blueprint behind a fly's lightning-fast escape reflexes, offering new insight into how brains rapidly coordinate movement.
60% of U.S. Teens Have Tried AI Chatbots, 11.4% Use Them Daily
A first-of-its-kind national FAU study shows teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for romantic companionship and advice, while many also report troubling and potentially harmful interactions.
FAU Celebrates Largest Class of M.D. Graduates in its History
FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held its commencement ceremony today for the class of 2026 - its largest in history, with 79 graduates.
Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline
An FAU study of 4,800 real-world driving trips found that subtle changes in speed control, braking and trip patterns may signal early cognitive decline before diagnosis.