School of Social Work Professor Named 'Educator of the Year'
Marianna Colvin, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler School of Social Work within the College for Design and Social Inquiry recently was named the 鈥2018 Social Work Educator of the Year鈥 by ... More
抖M女仆 Enrolling for Alzheimer's Prevention Research Program
抖M女仆's Comprehensive Center for Brain Health is now enrolling patients for the pioneering Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative Generation Program that is made up of two clinical trials.
Report Gives 24-hour View of Cyberattacks in Florida, U.S.
Researchers from 抖M女仆's College of Engineering and Computer Science recently launched FloridaSOAR, a first-of-its-kind, large-scale analysis of the magnitude of compromised Internet of Things devices globally.
Deep-sea Sponges May Hold Key to Antibiotic Drug Resistance
Scientists from 抖M女仆's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have identified several strains of actinobacteria derived from sea sponges that have potent antifungal, anti-MRSA and antibacterial activities.
Virtual Reality Headset Reduces Children's Fear of Needles
A study led by an affiliate faculty member in 抖M女仆's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is the first to use a 3D virtual reality headset to test this tool as a distraction method in a pediatric setting.
HRSA $2.8 Million Grant Will Enhance RN Role in Primary Care
抖M女仆's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing will establish a primary care workforce of BSN degree students who are practice ready and willing to serve veterans and patients in rural and underserved communities.
Metabolic Effects of Antipsychotic Medications in Youths
A study led by a researcher at 抖M女仆 is the first to use gold-standard measures to show that antipsychotic medication use in youths adversely affects body fat and insulin sensitivity.
Renters Create More Wealth than Home Buyers in Many Markets
Renters who reinvest their money have an increasingly better chance at creating wealth than individuals who purchase a home, according to the latest national index produced by 抖M女仆 and FIU faculty.
Common Myths and Truths About Alzheimer's Disease
One of the country's leading neuroscientists has developed eight myths and truths about Alzheimer's disease to shed light on this form of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
Alumna's Gift Establishes Women in Leadership Program at 抖M女仆
Kathleen E. Brush, who earned an M.B.A. from 抖M女仆 in 1980, has donated more than $1.3 million to the College of Business to establish the Kathleen Brush Program for Women in Leadership.