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
Faculty Spotlight: Ashley Artese, Ph.D., Advances Cancer Survivorship Research
ESHP Assistant Professor Ashley Artese, Ph.D., is exploring how a combined aerobic exercise and non-invasive brain stimulation program could improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors.
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Winners Announced for 2nd Annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon
Sixty students competed in the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon, racing to develop innovative solutions for extending human health span over an intense three-day challenge.
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FAU Researcher Leads Pioneering NSF-Funded Study to Boost Coastal Resilience in South Florida
Assistant professor Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D., is overseeing the Social-Ecological Landscape Working Group as part of a $6.375 million renewal from the National Science Foundation for the Florida Coastal Everglades Long...
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Last Call! Sign Up for the 2026 Biotech Hackathon
The Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology will host the second annual Biotech Bridge Hackathon from Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Don't delay, register today!
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’Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ’Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology’
Hear from leading experts on how biotechnology is shaping the future of health on Jan 29. Register today for this free event!
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Decoding Anxiety: Graduate Student Nicole Acosta's Developmental Psychology Research Unlocks Clues to Early Childhood Mental Health
Ph.D. student Nicole Acosta is working to identify early childhood indicators of anxiety disorders, aiming to enable timely interventions for improved mental health outcomes.
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