Pandemic's Emotional Toll on Moms Lingers - Can Self-Compassion Help?
Using photography and reflection, FAU College of Education researchers explored how mothers of young children understood and practiced self-compassion after the pandemic.
FAU Lands U.S. EPA Grant to Monitor Water Quality in Lake Okeechobee
With a $700,000 grant, researchers will study how sunlight alters pollutants like pesticides into toxic byproducts using innovative sampling and chemical analysis techniques.
FAU Engineers and Sensing Institute Map the Brain's Blood Flow
91ÒùĸÊÓƵers built a detailed computer model of mouse brain vasculature, offering new insights into brain protection and potential breakthroughs in diagnosing stroke, Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injuries.
Study Urges Reform in Mental Health Screening for Incarcerated Youth
New research from FAU's College of Education finds troubling gaps in the accuracy and fairness of mental health screenings used with incarcerated youth who have been adjudicated delinquent in the U.S.
New Study on Hope Among U.S. Youth Reveals Key to Safer Schools
As the new school year begins, a study by FAU's College of Social Work and Criminal Justice reveals that hope in adolescents is a powerful protective force against bullying and cyberbullying.
'Virtual' Socializing Greatly Eases Isolation in Seniors with Dementia
91ÒùĸÊÓƵers analyzed 1,900 virtual events to find the best indicator of social engagement in older adults with dementia. Group dynamics - more than individual traits - drove connection and eased isolation.
Could Nanotechnology Spark Elementary Students' Curiosity in Science?
FAU College of Education researchers have turned to nanotechnology - an increasingly relevant and multidisciplinary field - to cultivate critical thinking and decision-making skills in elementary students.
FAU Publishes Initial Annual Report: Florida Office of Ocean Economy
Housed at FAU, the Florida Office of Ocean Economy was created to position the state as a global leader in ocean-linked industries and to build the foundation for a thriving ocean economy.
Study Refutes Blood Thinner Brain Bleed Risk After Falls in Seniors
FAU researchers found that warfarin use - even at high blood-thinning levels - did not significantly raise brain bleeding risk among 2,700 older adults admitted to the ER with fall-related head injuries.
FAU Earns 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award
91ÒùĸÊÓƵ is one of just four higher education institutions in the nation to be recognized with the 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award, presented annually by Eduventures 91ÒùĸÊÓƵ.