charles e. schmidt College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Our primary mission is to be a source of academic support for students. The Schmidt College of Science Advising Services Office assists science majors in the following ways:
- New transfer student advising
- Freshman advising for students planning a career in the health professions
- Advising for course selection and degree completion, advising for students encountering academic difficulty
- Referrals for helpful on-campus support services
Spotlight Stories
Apply for the WLW ECOS Student Success Scholarships
The new School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability received a substantial gift that supports scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing degrees or research studies with an environmental focus that provides $7,500 in awards. Thanks to the donation we also now have $5,000 scholarships for the Semester by the Sea program. The scholarships are available for students to take advantage of this Fall 2024 semester.
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Advisor Desiree Fray Gets a Kick Out of Counseling Science Students
From a student’s first day on campus to graduation, academic advisors play a vital role in student success. The insights and expertise from an advisor can help students efficiently navigate their academic journeys. The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s advisors are all deeply committed to student success, including Desiree Fray.
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Alumna Spotlight: Sadelyn De Los Santos ‘15
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Sadelyn De Los Santos, B.S. ’15, MCMSc, PA-C, adored her time as an undergraduate at Florida Atlantic. Her incredible academic experience as a Biological Sciences student helped foster her love of learning and prepare her for future graduate studies and medical career.
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News
Discover Your Future in Solutions-Oriented Environmental Science: Attend FAU’s WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Expo!
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...
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FAU Innovation Pilot Award Supports Shark Bycatch Solution
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...
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From Fruits to Fitness, Exercise Science Labs Share Healthy Tips at Annual MODS Science Festival
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.
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FAU Discovery of Tiny Cell ‘Tunnels' Could Slow Huntington’s Disease
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...
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Microbial Clues Uncover How Wild Songbirds Respond to Stress
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...
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FAU Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Biology and Engineering Scholarships
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...
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