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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Through its academic departments and research centers, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science provides outstanding opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate science majors.
In addition to the eight academic departments in the College, there is a group of strong interdisciplinary and sub-disciplinary research centers engaged in cutting-edge research.
The education and research programs of our College span the sciences and mathematics with major efforts in many fields ranging from biotechnology, bioinformatics, and brain science to cryptology, developmental systems, dynamical systems, environmental sciences, exercise sciences, geo-information science, marine science, and space-time physics. The College's programs are offered at FAU's campuses in Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
Spotlight Stories
Undergraduate Researcher David Morgan Explores How Trace Elements Affect Leatherback Sea Turtle Eggs
David Morgan hopes that by analyzing turtle eggshells for chemical elements, he can help shed light on the broader impacts of human activity on marine wildlife.
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Ph.D. Student Spotlight: Extragalactic Astronomer Gianni Sims Featured in ‘Nature’
Gianni Sims had her stellar research on one of the most mysterious objects in the observable universe—supermassive black holes—featured in Nature, as part of Black Space Week 2025.
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Big ‘Fin’ish for Alumnus Chris Malinowski in New Netflix Series, ‘All the Sharks’
Chris Malinowski, Ph.D., M.S. ’11, a leading marine biologist and affiliate scientist in the Schmidt College of Science, dove deep to capture first place in this shark-positive, globe-trotting race, packed with stunning underwater encounters and real conservation messaging.
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FAU Study: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
Researchers at FAU and collaborators at Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania) conducted a long-term study to directly compare these two sources of influence.
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FAU Riverwoods Featured in PBS Documentary: The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
Florida Atlantic Riverwoods Field Lab Manager, Amber Moore, M.S., served as an expert on the Kissimmee River in a newly released PBS documentary on the Everglades. Moore discusses the restoration of the natural flow to the...
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Over 100 Microscopes Donated to Broward County Parks and Recreation by Department of Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences donated over 100 microscopes to Broward County Parks and Recreation to support STEAM education and environmental programs in local parks.
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Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Florida Atlantic University researchers study how plastic-derived oleamide influences predator-prey behavior. Results of the study, published in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, reveal that exposure...
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Urban Planning Graduate Student Places First at 2026 Future of Florida Summit
Congratulations to Nick Meyl, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning student, who placed first at the 2026 Future of Florida Summit for his project, “Safe Housing Incentives & Expedited Land Development Act (SHIELD).”
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ECOS Receives Grant Funding from Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back for Third Consecutive Year
Florida Atlantic University's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) has received a $10,000 grant from the Palm Beach International Boat Show to strengthen graduate research and community outreach.
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Rankings
No. 149
Earth Sciences
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 124
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
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