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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
Alumna Spotlight: Sadelyn De Los Santos ‘15
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Sadelyn De Los Santos, B.S. ’15, MCMSc, PA-C, adored her time as an undergraduate at Florida Atlantic. Her incredible academic experience as a Biological Sciences student helped foster her love of learning and prepare her for future graduate studies and medical career.
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Alumnus Richard DiMarchi Honored for Pioneering Research in Obesity Drug Discovery
Richard DiMarchi, Ph.D., B.S. ’74, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The recognition celebrates his groundbreaking research which has paved the way for revolutionary drugs that have reshaped the landscape of obesity treatment on a global scale.
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How Science, Conservation, and Education Are Thriving at the Riverwoods Field Lab
Located in the Kissimmee River Basin, Riverwoods was established in 1995 to provide a physical base, as well as support for the extensive research and educational activities related to the restoration of the Kissimmee River project – and the Riverwoods Field Laboratory (Riverwoods).
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News
Watch: New York Times Columnist Carl Zimmer Presents Lecture: Will AI Figure Out Life Itself?
Carl Zimmer, an award-winning New York Times columnist and author, presented a riveting lecture titled, “Is Artificial Intelligence Going to Figure Out Life Itself?” to an audience of more than 200 people on Nov. 21....
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Palm Beach County Commissioners Tour Florida Atlantic’s Marine Science Lab
Several elected Palm Beach County officials visited the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s Marine Science Laboratory throughout the fall semester to visit the unique site.
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Exercise Science Professor Delivers ‘Successful Aging’ Community Presentation
B. Sue Graves, Ed. D., delivered an engaging presentation to residents of the Toby and Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences in Boca Raton about the importance of staying active to improve one’s overall quality of life and minimize...
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VoLo Foundation Makes $25,000 Gift to Support ‘The Invading Sea’
The Invading Sea, an award-winning website dedicated to sharing nonpartisan news about climate change in Florida, received an impactful $25,000 gift from VoLo Foundation. The foundation believes that developing and sharing...
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Faculty Spotlight on Marianne Porter, Ph.D., and the Biomechanics Laboratory
For over 10 years, Marianne Porter, Ph.D., has been leading the way in biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. In her lab, the Florida Atlantic Biomechanics Laboratory (the FAB Lab), Porter and her...
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Alumnus Matt Stock, Ph.D., ’06, Receives Prestigious Editorial Excellence Award
Congratulations to Schmidt College of Science alumnus Matt S. Stock, Ph.D., ‘06, FNSCA, CSCS, who received the 2024 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Editorial Excellence Award. Stock is a proud graduate of...
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Earth Sciences
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 185
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
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