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
Chemistry Student’s Donut-shaped Crystal Image Featured on High-impact Journal Cover
Undergraduate Celina Detwiler Gray's striking image of donut-shaped SrSO4 crystals was featured on the cover of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
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FAU’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning Degree Reaccredited
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at Schmidt College of Science has been reaccredited by the Planning Accreditation Board through 2031, recognizing its continued excellence in urban and regional planning...
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World-Class Expertise, Local Impact: Florida Atlantic ‘School of the Environment’ Drives Solutions at Climate Leadership Summit
Join ECOS at the 17th annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, Dec. 16-17, themed “Roots of Resilience: Cultivating a Sustainable Future.”
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FAU Scientists Explain Florida’s Flash Flooding Events from Late October Storm
Assistant geosciences professors reveal what caused the historic Oct. 26 storm that drenched Palm Beach County, including FAU's Boca Raton campus.
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Remembering Professor Steven L. Bressler
Sadly, Dr. Steven L. Bressler passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Dr. Bressler was a Professor in the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences and Department of Psychology at FAU. We at the Center will miss...
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Hurricane Season Ends, But Weather Woes Push Floridians to Move
Although the Atlantic hurricane season has officially ended, Floridians’ woes over severe weather and soaring homeowners’ insurance costs still linger. A new Florida Atlantic University survey finds hurricanes and other...
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