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
Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts
As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it’s widely assumed that rising temperatures will push people to pack up and leave. But new research from Florida Atlantic University challenges that narrative, showing...
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Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
Florida Atlantic University researchers turned to X-ray microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). The technique generates detailed 3D reconstructions down to microscopic pores, which reveal internal skeletal features, including...
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College of Science Students, Faculty Among 2026 FAU Honors Convocation Awardees
Congratulations to four outstanding College of Science awardees who were recognized at this year's convocation: Donna Marion, Ph.D., Rindy Anderson, Ph.D., Siena Botzer-Gunter, and Macy Butler!
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Inaugural WLW-ECOS Expo Showcases Opportunities for FAU’s Future Environmental Leaders
Florida Atlantic University’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) brought more than 100 students and community members together for its inaugural WLW-ECOS Undergraduate Expo on April 7, at...
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Triple Threat as Sharks, Beach Nourishment and Murky Waters Collide
To investigate how large, long-lasting plumes of murky water coincide with the annual blacktip shark migration, Florida Atlantic University researchers tracked the size, duration and timing of turbidity events during the...
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Trailblazing Researcher Maria Jasin, Ph.D., B.S. ’78, Named 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee
Maria Jasin, Ph.D., who is acclaimed for her groundbreaking research on the repair of damaged DNA in cells, will be inducted into the FAU Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame on April 10.
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