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This version of SharkBytes has been archived as of February 28, 2019. To search through archived articles, visit nova.edu/search. To access the new version of SharkBytes, visit sharkbytes.nova.edu.
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A new study published in the online journal, Public Library of Science One (PLOS One) found that Vitamin B12 levels in the brain are significantly decreased in the elderly and are much lower in individuals with autism or schizophrenia, as compared to their peers at similar ages. For example, children…
Three NSU Student-Athletes Earn SSC Honors
Three Nova Southeastern University student-athletes were chosen as their respective sport’s Sunshine State Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday, Jan. 4. Women’s basketball player Kayla Wright and men’s swimmer Thiago Sickert each garner their second weekly conference awards, while women’s swimmer Emma Wahlstrom…
Caribbean Waters will be Shark-Infested for Latin America Amateur Championship 2016
Two current Nova Southeastern University men’s golfers, and a former Shark as well, are competing in the second annual Latin America Amateur Championship, scheduled for this Thursday, Jan. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Dominican. Santiago Gomez (Sr., Armenia, Colombia) and Juan Jose Guerra (Fr., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)…
Special Valentine’s Day Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café. Enjoy Buy One Get One Free Mimosas and a Free Valentine cupcake with meal purchase. View Cafe Menu here. To order or RSVP email or call 954-262-0255
NSU Researcher to Help Map Genome of Russian Citizens
The list of countries and geographic regions that have been the subject of national population genome projects is extensive: the United States 1,000,000 genomes initiative; United Kingdom 100,000 Genomes project; Asia genomes; China; The Netherlands; and Qatar Genome Projects, to name just a few. All are committed to whole genome…
NSU Student-Athletes Excel Academically During Fall Term
For the Nova Southeastern University student-athletes, academic achievement and success in the classroom is just as important as their individual and team performance in their respective sports. Their dedication and hard work, along with the support of coaches and members of the Academic Services and Student-Athlete Support staff, has resulted…
Outstanding Psychology Students Inducted into International Honor Society
The College of Psychology hosted an induction ceremony for the Psi Chi international honor society on Friday, January 8, 2016, recognizing the academic accomplishments of psychology students at NSU. More than 130 undergraduate and graduate students from the college became Psi Chi members. The ceremony began with welcoming remarks by…
Pride Bite: NSU’s Online Educational Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual report on the best online educational programs available in the United States, and several Nova Southeastern University (NSU) programs were recognized. The NSU online educational programs cited by U.S. News are: Graduate Program, Criminal Justice, ranked 24th; Master’s in Nursing, ranked…
Participate with the Big Read sponsored by the Broward County Library and the National Endowment for the Arts, with the museum’s informal book group, featuring the book, A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin. Free and open to the public. RSVP: mail or 954-262-0204.
NSU Art Museum Members are invited to the members preview for Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945-1968. This exhibition features more than 230 vintage high fashion garments, accessories and exquisite jewels by legendary names in Italian design alongside paintings, films and photography that recreate the alluring atmosphere of Italian high…
Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta Art Talk and Opening Reception
Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta presents the largest number of artist Ana Mendieta’s films seen together in the U.S. Until now, many of Mendieta’s films have had only limited exposure. One of the most influential Cuban-American artists of post-World War II era, Mendieta’s synthesis of…
Free First Thursday Starry Nights
Free First Thursday Starry Nights Presented by PNC Bank with FREE museum admission on the first Thursday of every month, from 5 – 8 pm. Enjoy: 2-for-1 specials on wine and craft beer light bites in the Museum Café and more!
Human Trafficking Awareness Week: Be the Generation that Ends Modern-Day Slavery
While slavery was abolished 150 years ago, there are more people enslaved by human trafficking today than at any other time in history. To increase awareness of this international issue, the Multicultural Association for Pre-Health Students (M.A.P.S.) is hosting free events open to the entire NSU community in support of…
NSU is Taking Over the BB&T Center
Join fellow NSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends at the BB&T Center as the Florida Panthers take on the Detroit Redwings, Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. A special NSU discounted rate is available to you with the PROMO CODE: SHARKS. Your tickets can be purchased by…
NSU to Provide Free Hazmat Worker Health and Safety Training for NSU Community
The Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) in NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine invites all NSU students, faculty and staff to attend free hazmat training. Training is funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health. The overarching goal of the hazardous…
Osteopathic Medical School Students Selected for Fellowship Program
Two second-year NSU College of Medicine students—Kelly Gaunt and Christopher Mancuso—were selected to participate in the college’s 2015-16 Predoctoral Research Fellowship Program. During their fellowship year, which will commence in July 2016, Gaunt and Mancuso will have the opportunity to develop their own research projects and collaborate with others involved…
NSU Research Leaders Present to Palm Beach Business Group
Two of NSU’s senior medical and scientific leaders recently presented at the Palm Beach Business Group’s (PBBG) Age Reversal Breakfast at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach. NSU’s H. Thomas Temple, M.D., senior vice president for translational research and economic development and professor of orthopaedic surgery, moderated the morning’s panel…
CEC Professional Development Series
The College of Engineering and Computing offers a professional development opportunity: Build Your Resume Do you want to get your resume started? This workshop will provide you with hands on experience on creating and enhancing your resume. Horvitz Building, 1st Floor, Career Library Free Lunch RSVP to the event…
NSU Cell Therapy Institute Publishes Key Findings in Three Leading Scientific Journals
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is proud to announce that esteemed researchers from the NSU Cell Therapy Institute have recently had three articles published in leading peer-review scientific journals covering key discoveries and findings in the areas of cancer immunotherapy and stem cell research. The NSU Cell Therapy Institute is an…
Math Colloquium Series Continues with “Behind the Numbers”, Feb. 3
The Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography will host its next Math Colloquium Series talk in the Mailman Auditorium. The facilitator is Ricardo Carrera, Ph.D. Number Theory, which is typically referred to as “The Queen of Mathematics” is a branch of pure mathematics that investigates the properties of the integers….