College of Science News

Graduate Student Spotlight: Camila Saldias-Manieu
September 23, 2025
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...
New Faculty Spotlight: Kate Carroll, Ph.D.
September 19, 2025
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. 
2025 Atlantic Storm Season Updates with Hurricane Expert Yijie Zhu, Ph.D.
September 17, 2025
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.
Research Characterizes Remarkable Skills of Octopus Arms in the Wild
September 11, 2025
A new study by Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, in collaboration with researchers from the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, provides a comprehensive look into...
Seaweed Snare: Sargassum Stops Sea Turtle Hatchlings in Their Tracks
September 08, 2025
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University ’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science set out to explore whether sargassum buildup makes it more physically demanding for hatchlings to crawl to the ocean – and whether...
2025 SURF Spotlight on Lorena Martins
August 25, 2025
Learn how Lorena Martins, a medical biology major, spent the summer researching the mechanics modeling of dispersal in freshwater mussels, one of the most imperiled animals in North America.
Eduventures Names Florida Atlantic a Winner of 2025 Online Learning Innovation Award
August 22, 2025
Florida Atlantic is one of just four higher education institutions in the nation to receive the 2025 Eduventures Innovation Award, honoring the work of the Center for Online and Continuing Education and online STEM educators...
Ph.D. Student Kayla Ahlness Wins 3MT® People’s Choice Award for Primate Research
August 20, 2025
For a second year in a row, Kayla Ahlness took home a top prize in the university’s ninth annual Three Minute Thesis Competition for her fascinating research on the behavior of hybrid African monkeys.
Advisor Spotlights: Sierra Butler and Tanecia Powell
August 18, 2025
Get to know two of the college’s amazing new advisors, alumna Sierra Butler '17 and Tanecia Powell, and how they help science students achieve their goals.
Conserving Sea Cows and Seagrass Meadows: Meet Manatee Master and Ph.D. Student Ana Arevalo Cardona
August 15, 2025
Integrative biology Ph.D. student Ana Arevalo Cardona, B.S. ‘25, is passionate about conservation, and as a Manatee Master at Manatee Lagoon, she believes education is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect them....
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