The Center for SMART Health will host Dr. He Li, Assistant Professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia, for a virtual discussion on April 8th, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Zoom link here
Automatic Identification, Classification and Tracking Deforming and Moving Cells and Proteins
Art and Autism 2026: Gallery Opening
Join us for the Art & Autism Expo 2026 — a vibrant celebration of neurodiverse talent during Autism Acceptance Month in April!
The month-long exhibit will be on display at the Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center, with a special Gallery Opening Reception you won’t want to miss: 📅 April 6, 2026 🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Boynton Beach Arts & Cultural Center 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Live music, snacks, community vibes, and the chance to meet the artists and support their creativity! 🌟
Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, creativity, and the brilliant voices of our community. Everyone is welcome!
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Data Engineering for All of Us – Precision Medicine Hackathon
Florida Atlantic University students are invited to participate in the Data Engineering for All of Us Precision Medicine Hackathon, a 24-hour challenge focused on solving real-world healthcare data engineering problems.
During the hackathon, student teams will work with data from the All of Us Research Program, a large national health dataset, to design innovative solutions that support precision medicine and personalized healthcare.
Participants will explore challenges such as:
- Managing massive and complex healthcare datasets
- Designing tools and workflows for secure and efficient data use
- Addressing fairness and bias in predictive health models
- Developing scalable solutions for healthcare data analysis
To help teams prepare, a series of optional Pre-Hackathon Workshops will be held via Zoom from 4:00–6:00 PM on March 20 and March 27. These sessions will feature researchers and industry experts discussing real-world challenges in healthcare data engineering. Note: Zoom links will be shared after registration.
Hackathon Date: Friday, April 3, at 5:00 PM – Saturday, April 4, at 5:00 PM
Learn more here.
Art of Science Gallery Opening Night
From under the sea to outer space, discover science like you’ve never seen it before at the 7th Annual Art of Science gallery opening from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at the Ritter Art Gallery, Boca Raton campus.
Register here.
SEED Funding Opportunity
The Colleges of Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Medicine, and Social Work & Criminal Justice, through their collaborative Center for SMART Health, are delighted to announce the third SEED Funding initiative open to the entire Florida Atlantic faculty research community.
This initiative focuses on health and in particular, the following areas: (1) cancer, (2) neurodegenerative diseases, (3) social and behavioral health with a focus on substance abuse and addiction, (4) applications of artificial intelligence and data science, (5) leveraging the TriNetX database for clinical and translational research, and (6) strategies for data collection and the development of clean, high-quality analytics pipelines.
Learn more here.
Florida Atlantic Launches Inaugural Local Government and Non-Profit Internship Program (Civic Owls)
Florida Atlantic University is launching an exciting new paid internship program that allows juniors and seniors who have completed a minimum of 60 credits in all majors to gain experience in local government agencies and non-profit organizations. The Civic Owls internship program, funded by the President’s Office, will kick off in Spring 2026 and will be offered every Fall and Spring semester thereafter.
We Want Your Input! FAU Health & Wellness Interest Survey
Dear Faculty and Staff,
We’d love your input as we plan the upcoming year’s health and wellness initiatives for our campus community! Your feedback will help us design events, activities, and resources that best support the well-being of our faculty and staff.
Please take a moment to complete our short Health & Wellness Interest Survey by clicking the link below:
Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLSEBlZezHrUo5vOB0BPgZ09yc-W-l9oCaALduD43NyzJGzw/viewform?usp=dialog
Your responses will be kept anonymous, and the survey should only take a few minutes to complete. Your voice matters — thank you for helping us create meaningful wellness opportunities for our FAU community!
Sincerely,
Florida Atlantic University Health & Wellness Committee Division of Student Affairs
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First Generation Week is Here!
| Fresh Friday Date & Time: November 7th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Campus Rec Pool Description: Fresh Friday will kick off first-generation student week. During the First-Gen Fresh Friday we will connect first-gen students with health and wellness services offered at Florida Atlantic. The following campus partners will be providing activities and prizes for first-gen students: Student Health Services, Owls Care Health Promotion, and CAPs. In addition, the First-Gen office will be providing food, swag, and a DJ. First-Gen Alumni Tailgate Saturday, November 8th from 11:30am – 2:30pm Location: Alumni Center November 8th is first-generation student day! To celebrate we are hosting a first-gen alumni tailgate. This event is sponsored by Alumni & Community Engagement and the First-Generation Student Success office. Unlocking Personal Financial Power for Impactful Leadership Monday, November 10th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Zoom (https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/86747161929?pwd=TK05ftyCadxrVAJdy26pHjSBT4NuVP.1) Description: This is our first virtual event for first-generation week. Three winners will receive $100 bookstore vouchers. The financial aid office will be providing a virtual session that connects financial wellness directly to leadership development, showing how strong money habits build confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking — all essential leadership traits. First-Gen Student Affairs Spotlight Tuesday, November 11th Follow us on Instagram @faufirstgen to see all of the first-generation college graduates within the student affairs division that support our current first-gen owls! Smart Money Jeopardy Wednesday, November 12th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm Location: Student Union, Grand Palm 1 & 3 Description: This event is sponsored by the First-Generation Student Success Office in partnership with Financial Aid. Students will learn best practices in financial management while participating in a jeopardy game where they can win fun prizes. Plates, Protocol, and Power: The Nuances of Networking Friday, November 14th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Live Oak A & B Description: Please join us for a special luncheon designed to connect students with local employers while learning the art of professional dining and conversation. This event will feature Business Conversation & Collaboration Specialist Mimi Meister, who will help participants develop positive first impressions and navigate introductions and discussions with local employers. Students will be seated with employers and encouraged to practice networking to build meaningful professional connections all in a relaxed dining setting. Who will be there:
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The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit
The Arreva Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event organizers would like to display photos on the screens in the Student Union during the summit.
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Faculty/Staff Softball League Registration Open!
Campus Recreation is committed to finding new ways to support our students, faculty, and staff populations. Florida Atlantic Campus Recreation Sport Programs would like to cordially invite you to participate in our new Faculty/Staff Sports League Initiative. This program begins with a Faculty/Staff Softball League during the Summer 2025 season. Registration is free and open to all current Florida Atlantic staff members.
Softball league will consist of a 3-week regular season and a 3-week playoff period. There will be a week-break during the regular season to accommodate summer holidays, and potential reschedule options are available for teams with busy schedules.
The season will begin on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and all games will be played at Henderson Field, next to AD Henderson School. All game equipment will be provided.
Please use the link below to register your team or email imsports@fau.edu with your department name and we can make the team for you.
Intramural Sports Faculty/Staff Softball League
If you have not already, please also complete this short Survey asking how we can better provide programming for our Faculty/Staff. Thank you and please reach out to imsports@fau.edu with any questions.
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