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 Lands NIH Grant to Study New Cells That May Repair Nerve Damage
Florida Atlantic University neuroscientist Laura Fontenas, Ph.D., has received a $448,664 grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate these questions and uncover the molecular mechanisms that control a newly...
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FAU Study Uses Raman Spectroscopy and AI to Detect Skin Cancer
Florida Atlantic University researchers are exploring a new way to detect skin cancer by combining Raman spectroscopy – a technique that provides a molecular “fingerprint” of tissue – with machine learning.
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FAU Math Department Hosts Crypto Teens Summer Camp 2026
Thirty-four high school students learned about post-quantum cryptography during an exciting week-long program that focused on post-quantum cryptography.
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Exploring the Edge of the Map: Acclaimed Deep-Sea Explorer Edith Widder, Ph.D., to Speak at Florida Atlantic Community Science Lecture Series
Join internationally renowned deep-sea explorer and conservationist Edith Widder, Ph.D., for an inspiring evening delving into the mysteries of the deep on Nov. 9, as part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Science Lecture Series.
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Following Darwin’s Footsteps: Students Dive Into Discovery in the Galápagos
Ten undergraduates embarked on a thrilling scientific adventure to the Galápagos Archipelago over the summer, as part of an inaugural faculty-led study abroad program to explore evolution and marine ecology in one of the...
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ECOS Fall Kickoff Connects Students to Paid Fellowships, Field Trips, and Real-World Solutions
The popular event drew hundreds to ECOS's fall kickoff, showcasing the range of hands-on experiences available for students to transform their environmental interests into meaningful, real-world impact.
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