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FAU Receives DIU Grant to Transform Underwater Robotic Communication

By | June 9, 2026

FAU engineering researchers have received a $1 million AUKUS award to create breakthrough underwater communications technology that could transform maritime security, ocean science and autonomous operations.

Armed with AI, Study Identifies Prey from Predator Crunching Sounds

By | June 3, 2026

FAU researchers have developed an AI-powered acoustic system that detects shell-crushing feeding by eagle rays, enabling real-time monitoring of predator-prey interactions and coastal ecosystem health.

Study Features Global Impact of Journal of Big Data in First Decade

By | June 2, 2026

FAU engineering researchers trace the Journal of Big Data's rise as a leading data science and AI publication, stemming from a $600,000 NSF investment that helped launch the journal a decade ago.

FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season

By | May 21, 2026

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.

FAU Engineer Earns U.S. Patent for Human-AI Manufacturing System

By | May 19, 2026

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.

FAU's CA-AI Secures $2.2M AFRL Grant for Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

By | May 14, 2026

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 Mechanical Engineers Earn Third Place at NASA HERC Competition

By | May 13, 2026

A team of FAU mechanical engineering students secured third place in the college remote-controlled division at NASA's 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline

By | May 7, 2026

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

By | May 6, 2026

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."

FAU Receives $1M Gift for AI Engineering Learning Lab

By | May 5, 2026

FAU has received a $1 million gift from the Levine Family Foundation to establish the Michael R. Levine AI-Enabled Hands-On Engineering Lab at the College of Engineering and Computer Science.