College of Science News

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.

“Shark skin is far more dynamic than people realize,” said Marianne E. Porter, Ph.D., senior author and an associate professor of biological sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. “Our study shows...

Join National Geographic Explorer Gabby Salazar, Ph.D., on her thrilling adventures and breathtaking travels on Nov. 13, as part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series.

Join the Department of Physics for its 17th annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival on Oct. 24. Come see just how fun—and educational—pitching pumpkins can be!

All Florida Atlantic undergraduate students who are interested in health professions are invited to attend the Pre-Health Professions Emergency Medicine Summit, Oct. 13-15, to gain hands-on training in essential emergency...

As sand temperatures continue to rise, concerns about the future of sea turtles are growing. Hotter nests not only skew sex ratios – producing more females – but also reduce hatchling survival, slow growth, and increase...

The Schmidt College of Science’s Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology dedicated its annual meeting, held Sept. 15 at the John D. MacArthur Campus, to honoring the center’s founding director Herbert Weissbach,...

Experimental psychology student Camila Saldias-Manieu's research aims to contribute to a better understanding of early development and equip mothers and infants with the tools they need for emotional resilience and lifelong...

Learn how esteemed Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Kate Carroll, Ph.D., and her program are bringing significant momentum to Florida Atlantic’s growing profile in biomedical discovery. 

The tropics have been calm so far, but Assistant Geosciences Professor Yijie Zhu, Ph.D., explains why we are now entering the most active months of the hurricane season.