College of Science News

Discover Your Future in Solutions-Oriented Environmental Science: Attend FAU’s WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Expo!
March 26, 2026
Don't miss the free WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Expo on April 7—come connect with environmental student researchers and professionals, discover internship opportunities, and get personalized resume insights from FAU's Career...
FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
March 25, 2026
This year’s $15,000 award has been granted to Stephen Kajiura, Ph.D., a professor of biological sciences within FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, for his pioneering work on a patent-pending shark deterrent...
From Fruits to Fitness, Exercise Science Labs Share Healthy Tips at Annual MODS Science Festival
March 24, 2026
ESHP students and faculty from the SHINE and Muscle Labs enjoyed sharing interactive games and live demos with over 13,000 visitors at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
FAU Discovery of Tiny Cell ‘Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington’s Disease
March 24, 2026
In a major breakthrough, researchers from Florida Atlantic University and collaborators have identified a previously unknown cellular pathway that allows brain cells to pass toxic material directly to their neighbors through...
Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress
March 17, 2026
To fill this gap, Florida Atlantic University researchers and their collaborators studied free-living Northern cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis), a common territorial songbird, to examine how everyday challenges affect gut...
FAU Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Biology and Engineering Scholarships
March 17, 2026
Florida Atlantic University has received a $1.5 million estate gift from Leif Carlsson, Ph.D., and Seija Carlsson to provide scholarships and programmatic support for students studying ocean and mechanical engineering and...
The ‘Croak’ Conundrum: Parasites Complicate Love Signals in Frogs
March 17, 2026
Across the animal kingdom, sound is more than communication – it’s a signal of survival and success. Florida Atlantic University researchers studied green treefrogs (Dryophytes cinereus) and oral frog tongueworm parasites...
B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry Track Awarded Full ASBMB Accreditation
March 13, 2026
For the first time, the college's Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry track has received full ASBMB accreditation, recognizing its national excellence in education and innovation.
Alumna Spotlight on Marni Sumbal: Championing Endurance—From FAU to Ironman World Championships
March 13, 2026
Alumna Marni Sumbal, M.S. '05, has carved out a remarkable path in the world of endurance athletics, both as a coach and an accomplished athlete.
FAU Study: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
March 02, 2026
Researchers at FAU and collaborators at Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania) conducted a long-term study to directly compare these two sources of influence.
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