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
FAU Study: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
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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FAU Riverwoods Featured in PBS Documentary: The Everglades: A Symphony of Life
Florida Atlantic Riverwoods Field Lab Manager, Amber Moore, M.S., served as an expert on the Kissimmee River in a newly released PBS documentary on the Everglades. Moore discusses the restoration of the natural flow to the...
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Over 100 Microscopes Donated to Broward County Parks and Recreation by Department of Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences donated over 100 microscopes to Broward County Parks and Recreation to support STEAM education and environmental programs in local parks.
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Marine Plastic Pollution Alters Octopus Predator-Prey Encounters
Florida Atlantic University researchers study how plastic-derived oleamide influences predator-prey behavior. Results of the study, published in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, reveal that exposure...
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Urban Planning Graduate Student Places First at 2026 Future of Florida Summit
Congratulations to Nick Meyl, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning student, who placed first at the 2026 Future of Florida Summit for his project, “Safe Housing Incentives & Expedited Land Development Act (SHIELD).”
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ECOS Receives Grant Funding from Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back for Third Consecutive Year
Florida Atlantic University's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) has received a $10,000 grant from the Palm Beach International Boat Show to strengthen graduate research and community outreach.
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