College of Science News

Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Saving Our Seas: On the Front Lines of Protecting Florida’s Coral Reefs
February 17, 2026
Hear from a panel of leading scientists and conservationists who will discuss ways to better understand, treat and restore these fragile ecosystems on Feb. 25. Register today for this free event!
Faculty Spotlight: Ashley Artese, Ph.D., Advances Cancer Survivorship Research
February 13, 2026
ESHP Assistant Professor Ashley Artese, Ph.D., is exploring how a combined aerobic exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation program could improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.
Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon
February 12, 2026
Sixty students competed in the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon, racing to develop innovative solutions for extending human health span over an intense three-day challenge.
FAU Researcher Leads Pioneering NSF-Funded Study to Boost Coastal Resilience in South Florida
February 04, 2026
Assistant professor Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D., is overseeing the Social-Ecological Landscape Working Group as part of a $6.375 million renewal from the National Science Foundation for the Florida Coastal Everglades Long...
Last Call! Sign Up for the 2026 Biotech Hackathon
January 26, 2026
The Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology will host the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon from Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Don't delay, register today!
’Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ’Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology’
January 13, 2026
Hear from leading experts on how biotechnology is shaping the future of health on Jan 29. Register today for this free event!
Decoding Anxiety: Graduate Student Nicole Acosta's Developmental Psychology Research Unlocks Clues to Early Childhood Mental Health
January 05, 2026
Ph.D. student Nicole Acosta is working to identify early childhood indicators of anxiety disorders, aiming to enable timely interventions for improved mental health outcomes.
Esteemed Professor David Bjorklund, Ph.D., Launches Groundbreaking Contemporary Textbook on Developmental Psychology
December 16, 2025
David Bjorklund, Ph.D., professor and associate chair of the Department of Psychology, released a new textbook that aims to redefine how developmental psychology is taught and understood.
Two Schmidt College of Science Faculty Named Inaugural Research Team Leaders as Part of VIP Consortium
December 16, 2025
Deguo Du, Ph.D., and Rodrigo Pena, Ph.D., will spearhead two of the four teams that were selected as the university’s first Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) teams.
Chemistry Student’s Donut-shaped Crystal Image Featured on High-impact Journal Cover
December 12, 2025
Undergraduate Celina Detwiler Gray's striking image of donut-shaped SrSO4 crystals was featured on the cover of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
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