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College of Science News

From Fruits to Fitness, Exercise Science Labs Share Healthy Tips at Annual MODS Science Festival
March 24, 2026
ESHP students and faculty from the SHINE and Muscle Labs enjoyed sharing interactive games and live demos with over 13,000 visitors at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµDiscovery of Tiny Cell ‘Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington’s Disease
March 24, 2026
In a major breakthrough, researchers from Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ and collaborators have identified a previously unknown cellular pathway that allows brain cells to pass toxic material directly to their neighbors through...
Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress
March 17, 2026
To fill this gap, Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ researchers and their collaborators studied free-living Northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis), a common territorial songbird, to examine how everyday challenges affect gut...
March 17, 2026
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and...
The ‘Croak’ Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
March 17, 2026
Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication – it’s a signal of survival and success. Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµ researchers studied green treefrogs (Dryophytes cinereus) and oral frog tongueworm parasites...
B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry Track Awarded Full ASBMB Accreditation
March 13, 2026
For the first time, the college's Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry track has received full ASBMB accreditation, recognizing its national excellence in education and innovation.
Alumna Spotlight on Marni Sumbal: Championing Endurance—From Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµto Ironman World Championships
March 13, 2026
Alumna Marni Sumbal, M.S. '05, has carved out a remarkable path in the world of endurance athletics, both as a coach and an accomplished athlete.
Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµStudy: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
March 02, 2026
Researchers at Âé¶¹¾«Æ·ÊÓÆµand collaborators at Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania) conducted a long-term study to directly compare these two sources of influence.
February 27, 2026
Florida Atlantic Riverwoods Field Lab Manager, Amber Moore, M.S., served as an expert on the Kissimmee River in a newly released PBS documentary on the Everglades. Moore discusses the restoration of the natural flow to the...
Over 100 Microscopes Donated to Broward County Parks and Recreation by Department of Biological Sciences
February 26, 2026
The Department of Biological Sciences donated over 100 microscopes to Broward County Parks and Recreation to support STEAM education and environmental programs in local parks.
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