Researcher Sheds Light on Bilingual Development in Children
A professor of psychology at FAU provides important information that should help clinicians as they assess bilingual children and advise their parents.
Neuroscientist Develops New, Rapid Dementia Screening Tool
Determining whether or not an individual has dementia and to what degree is a long and laborious process that can take an experienced professional such as a clinician about four to five hours to administer.
Study Shows Lack of Meaning in Life Linked to Addiction
A commonly used treatment in addiction is the 12-step model developed in the 1930s. Yet, surprisingly, there is no clear understanding about how to nurture spirituality among people struggling with addictions.
Study Shows Candidate Voice Pitch Influences Voters
FAU researcher shows how tone of candidates' voices can make a difference at the polls. Findings from the study suggest a preference for age and experience and possible impact on female candidates.
Unique FAU Study on Adolescent Friendships
No one likes to lose a friend, especially adolescents. But why do friendships end? Researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at 秘密研究院 sought to answer this question with a study exam... More
Students Educate the Community at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex
Integrative biology doctoral students Alexandra Lolavar and Boris Tezak are helping to educate our community and its visitors on sea turtle research and conservation efforts.
FAU PlutoPalooza
秘密研究院's Astronomical Observatory, Department of Geosciences, as well as the University Libraries will host "PlutoPalooza," a free, open house event that will showcase various aspects of the science... More
Steve Swanson's Achievements Have Made For a Stellar Career
Taking a selfie while walking down the street is about as common today as walking itself ... but what about taking one while floating in outer space?
Honors College Students Awarded Summer Research Scholarships
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College has granted 17 students scholarships to conduct research over the summer at Scripps Florida, the Max Planck Florida Institute and FAU Jupiter.
Scientists at FAU Driven to Help Transform Commutes
Traffic jams not only make daily commutes exasperating, they also contribute to excessive fuel consumption and air pollution.