The Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences was
established in 1985 and brings
together scientists from different backgrounds including laboratory biologists,
psychologists, applied mathematicians and theoretical physicists. The center
features state-of-the-art research facilities with access to extensive imaging
facilities (EEG & fMRI). Various research and training programs at the
center blend emerging concepts from complex dynamical systems with experimental
techniques at the molecular, cellular, behavioral and cognitive levels in brain
science. www.ccs.fau.edu
The Center for Biomedical and Materials Physics was
established in 1989, originally as the Alloy Research Center, and provides a focus
for collaborations to facilitate studies in biological physics and material
physics. Biological physics deals with the study of biological
phenomena using physical techniques. Materials physics applies fundamental
Condensed Matter physics concepts to complex and multiphase media, including
materials of technological and biological interest. www.physics.fau.edu
The Florida Center for Environmental Studies was
established in 1994 and represents the ten
state universities, including FAU, and four major, private universities. The
center serves as a facilitator and coordinator of research and training related
to the environment and as a locus for environmental information. Grounding its
activities in the Florida sub-tropical environment, the center’s mandate also encompasses
global tropical and sub-tropical environments as well as issues related to freshwater
and estuarine ecosystems worldwide. www.ces.fau.edu
The Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology was
established in 1997 and is
committed to developing research and training programs in molecular biology and
biotechnology, and serves as a link between FAU, other institutions and
industries in this field. The center’s primary goals have been to create a
strong base in molecular biology, functional genomics and related fields;
maintain cutting-edge research; and to train students in this discipline to
prepare them for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. www.science.fau.edu/cmbb
The Center for Geo-Information Science was
established in 1998 and pursues excellence through applied and theoretical
research in spatial information technology. In that spatial information
technology enables work across disciplinary lines, the center focuses on
encouraging multi-disciplinary research. The center functions as a key
resource for business, industry, government, social services, with
responsiveness to local, regional, and international problems. www.geosciences.fau.edu/giscenter/
The Center for Cryptology and Information Security was
established in 2003 and is
focused on innovative and cutting-edge research in cryptology and other related
areas of information security. The center trains research students and
information technology professionals, and promotes collaboration with
information technology industries within the region and with federal and state
government departments in the areas of information security. brain.math.fau.edu/ccis/