Winners of Florida Atlantic's Art of Science competition take you under the sea ... This year's competition drew in a record-breaking 200 entries across disciplines, from marine science to engineering and beyond. The top entries will be showcased at the Art of Science Gallery Exhibition next March. Stay tuned for more looks into the beauty behind Florida Atlantic research🔬 usatoday.com/picture-gallery…

🪸 FAU researchers are helping protect Hawaiʻi’s coastlines — with a living reef. FAU researchers are part of the team behind the Kalaeloa Hybrid Reef Project , a new nature-based coastal defense system that combines engineered structures with living coral to reduce wave energy and create marine habitat. bit.ly/3TgWLJ5

Research Takes Center Stage 🔬 More than 200 researchers recently gathered at the @FloridaAtlantic University @HarborBranch Oceanographic Institute for the annual Research Renewal event aimed at showcasing the variety of research and potential collaboration opportunities across the university. With the Indian River Lagoon as a backdrop, 22 speakers represented 10 colleges and four research institutes, alongside opening remarks from university leadership. In addition, more than 20 student researchers showcased their work in poster sessions. View more photos of the Research Renewal event at bit.ly/49d8f5c

Eight faculty researchers honored by FAU Chapter of National Academy of Inventors This month, the FAU Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors hosted its annual member recognition luncheon. During the ceremony, four new chapter members were inducted, five were recognized for issued patents, and one became an NAI Senior Member — a national honor for rising stars who foster a spirit of innovation within their communities and institutions while educating and mentoring the next generation of inventors. The National Academy of Inventors was founded in 2010 to recognize and encourage inventors with patents issued from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enhance the visibility of academic technology and innovation, encourage the disclosure of intellectual property, educate and mentor innovative students, and translate the inventions of its members to benefit society. @AcadofInventors @FloridaAtlantic #OwlInnovation

New FAU innovation could save sharks from accidental fishing incidents 🪝🦈 Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., from @FAUScience Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, has been awarded a $15,000 Innovation Pilot Award to advance a patent-pending shark-repellent method that’s practical, affordable and effective. His device pairs zinc and graphite on a fishing line to create a tiny electric field that sharks can sense - and want to avoid - without affecting catches of valuable fish like tuna and swordfish. Read more at fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/sh…

Hussam Alshareef, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow in the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, earned "Top Postdoc" in the 7th annual Art of Science Contest. Alshareef's photo titled "Survival," captures the movement of microscopic worms as they respond to simulated starvation. Barely visible to the naked eye, these transparent worms are widely used in biological research because they share many genetic pathways with humans and allow scientists to closely observe behavior and biological change in real time. fau.edu/research/research-da…

Fontenas’ image, Radiant Architects, earned recognition in FAU’s annual Art of Science competition by revealing a critical yet often overlooked truth in neuroscience - neurons do not build the brain alone. Glial cells are the heavy lifters, and the unsung heroes. They lay the foundation for neurons, generate new neurons, guide them into place and support them for life. #ArtofScience #FAUResearch fau.edu/research/research-da…

Sarovich’s winning video, called Expanded Insight, uses a technique known as expansion microscopy to magnify neuronal structures and reveal molecular interactions that are otherwise invisible under standard imaging. The result is a vivid and immersive video that blends advanced neuroscience with artistic storytelling. #ArtofScience #FAUResearch #HuntingtonsDisease fau.edu/research/research-da…

Sky Rueff, an undergraduate studying mechanical engineering in FAU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, recently earned third place in this year’s Art of Science photography contest for an image titled Journey to Space. #ArtofScience #FAU #FloridaAtlantic #FAUResearch fau.edu/research/research-da…

Researchers get an intimate view inside fragile sea turtle eggs before they hatch that is essential to their research but also artistically beautiful. fau.edu/research/research-da…

Art of Science: Beauty in Fruit Flies Using fruit flies as a research model, Tanja Godenschwege, Ph.D., is unraveling the mysterious connection of how a person's gut impacts their mood, their brain, their behavior and even the onset of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. fau.edu/research/research-da…

Three Florida Atlantic University researchers – Randy Blakely, Ph.D., Gregg Fields, Ph.D., and Hari Kalva, Ph.D. – were inducted into the 2025 class of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), which honors top scholars whose innovations have significant scientific and societal impact. This record-breaking class of 26 inductees joins more than 250 of Florida’s most distinguished researchers and innovators. bit.ly/4s5cGHe

Top 2% in the World 🌎✨️ @FloridaAtlantic's researchers continue to drive innovation and leading high-impact research that shapes the world — earning recognition among the world’s most influential scientists. This honor reflects the impact of their work, measured through research citations across major scientific fields. Proud to celebrate the scientists shaping the future through innovation, curiosity and collaboration. #R1ForAReason #FAUResearch Learn more: fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/wo…