Pioneering research matters most when it affects people and communities. NSU is having an impact on little-known areas of biology, psychology, computer science, and other fields—all with the goal of healing, securing, and improving the world. • The NSU Cell Therapy Institute is researching how bacteria communicate with each other in a wound. If this communication can be disrupted, it could lead to new ways to heal infections. • Research is underway to determine whether lifestyle factors, such as diet, are influencing neurological disorders (for example: addiction, mood disorders, and dementia). • A researcher in the College of Psychology has created a tool kit to train Florida educators in youth risk assessment and suicide prevention. • A College of Computing and Engineering researcher is investigating how to reduce cybersecurity weaknesses by addressing human factors, such as susceptibility to phishing scams. Making Our World Better Research That Matters 1,711 doctoral degrees awarded in FY24 1 of 59 universities nationwide recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both High Research Activity and Community Engagement 250+ sponsored research projects at NSU x
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