College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Our primary mission is to be a source of academic support for students. The Schmidt College of Science Advising Services Office assists science majors in the following ways:
- New transfer student advising
- Freshman advising for students planning a career in the health professions
- Advising for course selection and degree completion, advising for students encountering academic difficulty
- Referrals for helpful on-campus support services
Spotlight Stories
Schmidt College of Science Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative
The Schmidt College of Science is undertaking a major strategic hiring initiative to recruit 16 new faculty members across the College’s eight academic departments that will build on our areas of strength in Environment, Health, and Computational and Data-Driven Science.
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A State-of-the-Art AI Sandbox Gives Ph.D. Student a Boost With Neuroscience Research
Jennifer Giordano, a second year Ph.D. student in the Graduate Neuroscience Training Program and Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, greatly relies on the Rubin and Cindy Gruber Sandbox’s transformative technology
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FAU New Home to Award-winning Website 'The Invading Sea'
The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at Florida Atlantic University.
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B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry Track Awarded Full ASBMB Accreditation
For the first time, the college's Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry track has received full ASBMB accreditation, recognizing its national excellence in education and innovation.
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Alumna Spotlight on Marni Sumbal: Championing Endurance—From FAU to Ironman World Championships
Alumna Marni Sumbal, M.S. '05, has carved out a remarkable path in the world of endurance athletics, both as a coach and an accomplished athlete.
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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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