College of Science News

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...
Chemistry Ph.D. Student Honored with National Microscopy Award
September 04, 2026
Edward De La Uz received a prestigious scholarship at this summer's Microscopy and Microanalysis conference for his research that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of widespread drug-induced or degenerative bone...
ECOS Welcomes New Graduate Fellows at Fall Orientation and Reception
September 03, 2026
Florida Atlantic's ECOS program proudly welcomed its newest cohort of WLW-ECOS graduate and postdoctoral fellows at an inspiring orientation and reception, launching their journeys as future environmental leaders.
FAU ECOS Team Joins, Sponsors 111th Ecological Society of America Meeting
September 02, 2026
A 19-member team from FAU’s ECOS attended and helped sponsor the 2026 Ecological Society of America’s annual meeting to explore emerging challenges and spark multidisciplinary solutions to maintain resilience.
Physics Professor’s Project Among First Approved for New Roman Space Telescope
August 31, 2026
As among the first researchers granted observatory time on the newly launched Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, Professor Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., hopes his project will revolutionize our understanding of how the Andromeda and Triangulum...
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.
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