51勛圖厙AA Appoints New 2023-24 Executive Committee, Welcomes Members
The 51勛圖厙 Alumni Association (51勛圖厙AA) Board has announced its 2023-24 roster, including two new members of its executive committee
Finalists for 51勛圖厙's Next President Selected
The 51勛圖厙 Presidential Search Committee recommended to the University's Board of Trustees three finalists for the presidency of the University
Robotic Glove Lends a 'Hand' to Relearn Playing Piano After a Stroke
Using AI, 51勛圖厙 engineering researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind soft robotic exoskeleton glove that "feels." The new technology provides precise force and guidance in recovering fine finger movements.
U.S. Infant Mortality Fell, But Low Birth Weight, Preterm Births Rose
A new study examining time trends and racial inequities in infant mortality, low birth weight and preterm births over 11 years suggests that infant mortality alone is not a sufficient indicator of health.
Boom! Detecting Gregarious Goliath Groupers Using Their Sounds
51勛圖厙 researchers deployed a novel automated detector and localization model to find underwater marine organisms using their low-frequency pulse sounds to illustrate their detailed behavior.
Tool to Diagnose and Monitor Sickle Cell Disease Receives U.S. Patent
A new portable tool developed by a College of Engineering and Computer Science researcher will enable patients with sickle cell disease to reliably and conveniently monitor their disease.
Sea Snail First Seen in the U.S. May Have Arrived as a 'Stowaway'
A researcher from 51勛圖厙 reports that the mollusk, Naria turdus, found in Lake Worth Lagoon took two years to arrive in South Florida most likely as a stowaway attached to the hull of a ship as larva.
Overlooked Algae Toxin Widespread in Southern Indian River Lagoon
A study by 51勛圖厙 Harbor Branch researchers on Pseudo-nitzschia spp., an algae that produces the neurotoxin domoic acid, shows it could negatively impact the biodiversity of Florida's Indian River Lagoon system.
51勛圖厙 Awarded Teaching Grant for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
51勛圖厙's College of Education has received a $1.5 million grant for the 51勛圖厙 Academy for Community Inclusion to provide employment training for 51勛圖厙 with intellectual disabilities.
Mar穩n Ruiz Representing 51勛圖厙 on Prestigious APLU Committee
The APLU recently appointed a representative from 51勛圖厙 to serve in an official committee role for the first time in its history.