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
Watch: New York Times Columnist Carl Zimmer Presents Lecture: Will AI Figure Out Life Itself?
Carl Zimmer, an award-winning New York Times columnist and author, presented a riveting lecture titled, “Is Artificial Intelligence Going to Figure Out Life Itself?” to an audience of more than 200 people on Nov. 21....
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Palm Beach County Commissioners Tour Florida Atlantic’s Marine Science Lab
Several elected Palm Beach County officials visited the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s Marine Science Laboratory throughout the fall semester to visit the unique site.
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Exercise Science Professor Delivers ‘Successful Aging’ Community Presentation
B. Sue Graves, Ed. D., delivered an engaging presentation to residents of the Toby and Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences in Boca Raton about the importance of staying active to improve one’s overall quality of life and minimize...
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VoLo Foundation Makes $25,000 Gift to Support ‘The Invading Sea’
The Invading Sea, an award-winning website dedicated to sharing nonpartisan news about climate change in Florida, received an impactful $25,000 gift from VoLo Foundation. The foundation believes that developing and sharing...
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Faculty Spotlight on Marianne Porter, Ph.D., and the Biomechanics Laboratory
For over 10 years, Marianne Porter, Ph.D., has been leading the way in biological sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. In her lab, the Florida Atlantic Biomechanics Laboratory (the FAB Lab), Porter and her...
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Alumnus Matt Stock, Ph.D., ’06, Receives Prestigious Editorial Excellence Award
Congratulations to Schmidt College of Science alumnus Matt S. Stock, Ph.D., ‘06, FNSCA, CSCS, who received the 2024 Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Editorial Excellence Award. Stock is a proud graduate of...
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