2021 NSU Fact Book

70 NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH Since its inception in 1966, Nova Southeastern University has had a long history of conducting high- quality research in a variety of topics and disciplines. Today, the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff members, researchers, and students pursue studies and investigations in a variety of natural scientific fields, as well as in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Research remains at the forefront of the college’s many initiatives. Specific research topics, and past publications for the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences can be found at hcas.nova.edu/research . RESEARCH INSTITUTES Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center is home to several research institutes. • Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program (BCSTCP)—working with Broward County, the college manages this program with its mission to engage the community through outreach and education. • Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC)— located in Hollywood’s Carpenter House, this center is operated by the college in partnership with Broward County government. • Center for the Humanities—aiming to demonstrate the relevance of the humanities as a complement to the core STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math), this center has a view to encouraging students and scholars in those disciplines to explore these connections. • NSU Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI)—based at the Oceanographic Campus, GHRI, a scientific research organization, was established in 1999 through collaboration with renowned marine artist Dr. Guy Harvey. • National Coral Reef Institute (NCRI)—established by Congressional mandate in 1998, this institute’s primary objective is the assessment, monitoring, and restoration of coral reefs through basic and applied research, training, and education. Colleges and Academic Centers