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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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World-Class Expertise, Local Impact: Florida Atlantic ‘School of the Environment’ Drives Solutions at Climate Leadership Summit
Join ECOS at the 17th annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, Dec. 16-17, themed “Roots of Resilience: Cultivating a Sustainable Future.”
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FAU Scientists Explain Florida’s Flash Flooding Events from Late October Storm
Assistant geosciences professors reveal what caused the historic Oct. 26 storm that drenched Palm Beach County, including FAU's Boca Raton campus.
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Remembering Professor Steven L. Bressler
Sadly, Dr. Steven L. Bressler passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Dr. Bressler was a Professor in the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences and Department of Psychology at FAU. We at the Center will miss...
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Hurricane Season Ends, But Weather Woes Push Floridians to Move
Although the Atlantic hurricane season has officially ended, Floridians’ woes over severe weather and soaring homeowners’ insurance costs still linger. A new Florida Atlantic University survey finds hurricanes and other...
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Advancing Ecological Risk Assessment: Researchers and Student Scientists Represent College at SETAC Thanks to WLW-ECOS Support
Dean Valery Forbes, Ph.D., Ines Haberle, Ph.D., a biological sciences postdoctoral fellow, and undergraduate student Lorena Martins attended the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America Annual...
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FAU Scientists Encourage Lights Out During Migration Season
To reduce hazards during bird migration periods, our Owl family can help by turning off lights and closing blinds at night.
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 124
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
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