The Office of Technology Development is hosting in-person office hours open to all faculty, staff and students to answer questions, provide advice and share information about the technology transfer process.Topics Include:Intellectual Property ProtectionStartup FormationLicensing and Industry Sponsored ResearchTranslational Research FundingInterested individuals are encouraged to attend the office hours location and date that works best for them. Personal appointments can also be requested in advance by contacting techdevelop@fau.edu.

Join Robert McDougal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health Informatics Division of Biostatistics Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Program in Computational Biology and Biomedical Informatics, Wu Tsai Institute for a presentation on Building a Multiscale Modeling Ecosystem for Neuroscience.Hosted by Rodrigo Pena, Ph.D.Monday, September 16, 20243:30 to 4:30 p.m.Research Facility, Room 119, Jupiter CampusCan't make it in person? Join on Zoom.

It's time to capture brillance for the 6th Annual Art of Science photography and video contest.We're calling for early bird submissions from all corners of Florida Atlantic – faculty, staff, students and postdocs. Show us your research to win top-of-the-line Apple products!Don't miss out, submit now. https://woobox.com/reicg9

Join Raul Perez-Olle, M.D., Ph.D., senior vice president, head of clinical development & medical affairs, Imvax, Inc., for a presentation on Cancer & Immunology.Hosted by Miguel Lopez-Toledano, Ph.D.Monday, September 23, 20243:30 to 4:30 p.m.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom.

Computer science has traditionally focused on functionality, aiming to provide features to accomplish tasks. This approach has led to digital platforms that surpass past generations' dreams in capability. Yet, this success has drawbacks: diminished control over personal information, increased loneliness and division, and careers increasingly governed by algorithms.I propose shifting from functionality-based to experience-based computing. Instead of solely focusing on the digital platforms themselves, we should emphasize the experiences they create. By incorporating insights from psychology and game design into our understanding of user interactions and emotions, we can design platforms that genuinely enhance people's lives. This perspective sheds new light on long-standing issues in computer science, such as accessibility, social computing, and artificial intelligence.Brian A. Smith is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University and directs the Computer-Enabled Abilities Laboratory (CEAL). His research focuses on reimagining digital platform design to better address human needs and enhance well-being. He takes a holistic approach, integrating insights from engineering, social sciences, design, and games. His work spans accessibility, social computing, augmented reality, and smart city infrastructure. Smith is a National Academy of Sciences Kavli Fellow and has received the NSF CAREER Award, Columbia Engineering’s Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award, and the Janette and Armen Avanessians Diversity Award.Can't make it in person? Join on Zoom

The Office of Technology Development is hosting a series of virtual training sessions called the Owl Innovator Workshop Series.Disclosing Your Innovation: Learn how to file an intellectual property disclosure and unlock your innovation's commercial potential.