College of Science News

FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
October 01, 2026
Florida Atlantic University researchers are exploring a new way to detect skin cancer by combining Raman spectroscopy – a technique that provides a molecular “fingerprint” of tissue – with machine learning.
FAU Math Department Hosts Crypto Teens Summer Camp 2026
September 30, 2026
Thirty-four high school students learned about post-quantum cryptography during an exciting week-long program that focused on post-quantum cryptography.
Exploring the Edge of the Map: Acclaimed Deep-Sea Explorer Edith Widder, Ph.D., to Speak at Florida Atlantic Community Science Lecture Series
September 30, 2026
Join internationally renowned deep-sea explorer and conservationist Edith Widder, Ph.D., for an inspiring evening delving into the mysteries of the deep on Nov. 9, as part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series.
Following Darwin’s Footsteps: Students Dive Into Discovery in the Galápagos
September 30, 2026
Ten undergraduates embarked on a thrilling scientific adventure to the Galápagos Archipelago over the summer, as part of an inaugural faculty-led study abroad program to explore evolution and marine ecology in one of the...
ECOS Fall Kickoff Connects Students to Paid Fellowships, Field Trips, and Real-World Solutions
September 28, 2026
The popular event drew hundreds to ECOS's fall kickoff, showcasing the range of hands-on experiences available for students to transform their environmental interests into meaningful, real-world impact.
Sharks Can Hear Sounds Nearly 250 Feet Away and Find the Source
September 24, 2026
A new Florida Atlantic University study provides the first quantified evidence that free-swimming sharks can detect and respond to underwater sounds from distances extending nearly 250 feet.
$5 Million Program Launches to Turn FAU and NSU Research Into Real-World Environmental Solutions
September 24, 2026
Learn how this transformative program connects university researchers with government agencies to accelerate the development and implementation of environmental solutions to improve Southeast Florida's communities.
Quantum Computing Takes Center Stage with New Jumpstart Postdoctoral Fellow
September 21, 2026
Learn how Federica Fragomeno, Ph.D., aims to use quantum computing to revolutionize research across physics, chemistry and biology and unlock new possibilities for simulation and discovery.
Exploring Eelgrass Ecosystems with WLW-ECOS Extern Chrishera Smith in the Pacific Northwest
September 18, 2026
Discover how Chrishera Smith’s WLW-ECOS summer externship at Friday Harbor Laboratories in the stunning San Juan Islands helped to unlock the secrets of eelgrass sediment.
FAU Presents ‘Path of the Panther' with Carlton Ward, Jr.
September 14, 2026
Florida Atlantic University presents “Path of the Panther: A Visual Journey to Preserve Wild Florida,” with National Geographic photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. as part of the WLW Visiting Fellows Lecture Program and will...
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