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.
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.
FAU Researcher Earns NSF CAREER Award for Air, Water Purification
An FAU engineering researcher has received an NSF CAREER award to study why amine-based sorbents degrade, aiming to design longer-lasting materials for capturing carbon dioxide, toxins and "forever chemicals."
Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
FAU researchers used micro-CT imaging and AI to reveal how coral disease alters skeleton structure with 98% accuracy, offering a faster, powerful tool to assess reef health and guide conservation.
FAU's Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Appointed to Three ASCE Committees
Isaac Elishakoff, Ph.D., Distinguished Research Professor in FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science, has been appointed to three prestigious committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Study Shows STEM Teacher Pipeline is Resilient Amid Challenges
A multiyear FAU collaborative NSF study found Noyce programs help maintain well-prepared, stable STEM teachers in high-need schools, reducing vacancies and improving equitable access to quality STEM education.
FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., recipient of FAU's Innovation Pilot Award, has developed a pioneering shark deterrent device that uses a galvanic electric field that cuts bycatch by up to 69%.
FAU-FWC Study: Endangered Smalltooth Sawfish Make a Comeback
FAU and FWC researchers report endangered smalltooth sawfish are making a comeback in a historical Florida nursery. Young fish repeatedly use the same mangrove-lined habitats - offering new hope for recovery.
AR Job Coaching Boosts Performance by 79% for People With Disabilities
An FAU study finds augmented reality can transform job training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, boosting task accuracy from 14% to 93% and cutting training from months to minutes.
FAU Lands $4.5M U.S. Air Force T-1A Jayhawk Flight Simulator
FAU's College of Engineering and Computer Science received a U.S. Air Force T-1A Jayhawk Mixed Reality and 3D Motion flight simulator through an in-kind grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research.