College of Science News

Even Protected Florida Wetlands Can’t Escape Microplastic Pollution
August 28, 2026
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...
Record 13 Schmidt College of Science Graduates Begin Medical School at Florida Atlantic
August 28, 2026
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.
Making Memories in Michigan: Two Schmidt College of Science Undergraduates Share Their WLW-ECOS Summer Externship Experiences
August 27, 2026
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.
Stormy Weather? Experts Share Outlook on Remainder of 2026 Atlantic Storm Season
August 27, 2026
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.
Meet FAU’s Distinguished First-Year Student of the Year Who’s Combining Coral Research and Campus Leadership
August 24, 2026
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.
World Cup Glory: Alumna Dulce María Segalés Gill Helps Paraguay Make History
August 21, 2026
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.
Calling All Night Owls! Come View the Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Aug. 27
August 21, 2026
Head over to the Schmidt College of Science’s Observatory on Aug. 27 beginning at 9 p.m. to view a very deep – almost total! – partial lunar eclipse.
King Tide Season Is Here. What They Reveal About Florida's Flooding Future
August 18, 2026
South Florida's king tide season begins this week, giving residents and communities a predictable chance to see how high tides interact with streets, stormwater systems and other infrastructure.
FAU Awarded Federal Grant to Lead National Accreditation Innovation
August 05, 2026
Florida Atlantic University has been awarded a $957,200 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Special Projects grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop a national framework that will help...
Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for FAU Research Study
July 31, 2026
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are seeking breast cancer survivors to participate...
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