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WHAT’S
WHAT’S

NEW
NEW

FEBRUARY 2020

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Local Neuroscientists Gather
for Synapse 2020
FAU Jupiter recently participated in “Synapse 2020”
an annual neuroscience networking event held in
collaboration with Scripps Research and Max Planck
Florida Institute for Neuroscience. More than 200
of the brightest research scientists and students
throughout the region gathered at Scripps Research
to network and share their research findings on
Friday, Jan. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Ascend Program at ArtiGras
Florida Atlantic University’s Brain Institute, in
partnership with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation,
is addressing the national shortage in STEM career-
oriented students with ASCEND (Advancing STEM:

Calculated Surprise Leads to Community Engagement through Neuroscience
Groundbreaking Neuroscience Discovery)- an innovative program targeting middle
Discovery and high school students in Palm Beach County.
Neuroscientists used functional magnetic resonance Learn more about Ascend during the ArtiGras Fine
imaging to provide insights into the role of the dorsal Arts Festival on Feb. 15 & 16. Bring your children to
anterior cingulate cortex as a component network visit the Ascend booth in the ArtiKids Zone!
of brain regions that support motivated behavior.
The study led by a neuroscientist and member of Brainy Days
the Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University and The FAU Brain Institute is proud to announce
collaborators sought to better understand how “Brainy Days 2020,” a celebration of neuroscience
motivational control processes help maximize throughout the month of March sponsored by Palm
performance when faced with task challenges. Heath Foundation. From understanding autism,
addiction and Alzheimer’s disease to exploring how
the brain processes violent behavior, researchers
hope to engage, empower and educate the public
on brain diseases, promote brain wellness and
ultimately reduce the stigma associated with brain
EVENTS disorders.

FAU Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet
Stadium
th
20 Anniversary Wilkes Honors College Join Florida Atlantic University at Roger Dean
Benefactors Dinner Chevrolet Stadium on March 11 for FAU Day! The
Thursday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. Miami Marlins will be playing the New York Yankees
Pelican Club, Jupiter at 1 p.m. Our very own Owlsey and member of the
For tickets and sponsorship opportunities FAU team will be on site with giveaways and team
visit fau.edu/jupiter/20/rsvp spirit!

FAU Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet Wilkes Honors College Symposium
Stadium FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College located on
Wednesday, March 11, 1 p.m.
Miami Marlins vs. New York Yankees the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter provides
the nation’s only all honors immersive learning

Wilkes Honors College Symposium experience. What was once considered out of reach
Friday, March 27, 4 p.m. is now possible for high-achieving students thanks to
our campus partnerships with world-class research
institutes and scientists. Come learn more about
our groundbreaking undergraduate research at our
annual scholarly and creative research symposium,
on March 27.

5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458 | Phone: 561.799.8500 | www.fau.edu/jupiter

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