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
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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Alumnus Richard DiMarchi Honored for Pioneering Research in Obesity Drug Discovery
Richard DiMarchi, Ph.D., B.S. ’74, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The recognition celebrates his groundbreaking research which has paved the way for revolutionary drugs that have reshaped the landscape of obesity treatment on a global scale.
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News
2024 ECOS Publication Grant Supports Novel Harmful Algae Blooms Study
Congratulations to Vivian Merk, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and College of Engineering and Computer Science. Merk was named the recipient of the School of Environmental, Coastal,...
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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...
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New Faculty Spotlight: Irem Korucu, Ph.D.
Irem Korucu, Ph.D. recently joined the Schmidt College of Science as an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology. Learn more about Korucu in the following Q&A.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Natalia Malina, Ph.D.
The Schmidt College of Science is excited to welcome Natalia Malina, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Environmental Chemistry. Learn more about Malina in the following Q&A.
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Chemistry Professor Presents Cancer Research at NCI’s 2024 DCB R15 Investigator Workshop
Mare Cudic, Ph. D., associate professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and director, Honors in Chemistry Program, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, was one of seven invited scientific presentations at...
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Join the Florida Atlantic School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS)
Our expert faculty and scientists both in the Schmidt College of Science and FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are forging a path that leads to a resilient future, both with research and through training the next...
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