New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest
New Species of African Monkey Discovered in the Congo Rainforest
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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.

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FAU Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
FAU Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
FAU has received a transformational gift from Wayne and Lucretia Weiner in support of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability.
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Undergraduate Researcher David Morgan Explores How Trace Elements Affect Leatherback Sea Turtle Eggs
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’
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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Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can’t Escape Microplastic Pollution
Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can’t Escape Microplastic Pollution
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science examined sediment from 40 sites across eight ecological zones at Spruce Bluff Preserve, a 97-acre freshwater wetland along Florida’s...
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Record 13 Schmidt College of Science Graduates Begin Medical School at Florida Atlantic
Record 13 Schmidt College of Science Graduates Begin Medical School at Florida Atlantic
Discover how 13 standout graduates from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science began their inspiring journeys into healthcare at the Schmidt College of Medicine.
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Making Memories in Michigan: Two Schmidt College of Science Undergraduates Share Their WLW-ECOS Summer Externship Experiences
Making Memories in Michigan: Two Schmidt College of Science Undergraduates Share Their WLW-ECOS Summer Externship Experiences
Learn how seniors Ann Levarity and Stephanie Strazzi spent 10 unforgettable weeks at Michigan State University’s W.K. Kellogg Biological Station researching and exploring the natural world.
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Stormy Weather? Experts Share Outlook on Remainder of 2026 Atlantic Storm Season
Stormy Weather? Experts Share Outlook on Remainder of 2026 Atlantic Storm Season
Hurricane experts, including the college’s Yijie Zhu, Ph.D., have revised their predictions and are anticipating a quieter Atlantic hurricane season due to persistent El Niño conditions.
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Meet FAU’s Distinguished First-Year Student of the Year Who’s Combining Coral Research and Campus Leadership
Meet FAU’s Distinguished First-Year Student of the Year Who’s Combining Coral Research and Campus Leadership
Domenico Guadalupe earned one of Florida Atlantic’s newest honors, and he's studying a particularly resilient blue coral species to help combat coral bleaching.
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World Cup Glory: Alumna Dulce María Segalés Gill Helps Paraguay Make History
World Cup Glory: Alumna Dulce María Segalés Gill Helps Paraguay Make History
Team Paraguay's head exercise physiologist, Dulce María Segalés Gill, M.S. '16, played a key role in helping the men's national football team achieve its historic performance this summer.
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Earth Sciences
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 124
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Among 'U.S News' 2023-2024 'Best Graduate Programs'
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Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, SE-43
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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