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
Pixels Preserve World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, in collaboration with the San Diego Natural History Museum, SeaWorld California, and NOAA Fisheries, have created a highly detailed digital record of a rare vaquita skeleton using...
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Seaweed Sleuth: Ph.D. Student Ellyn Willse Dives Into Sargassum’s Secrets and Its Impact on Florida’s Coast
Geosciences Ph.D. student Ellyn Willse is working to deepen to deepen our understanding of these offshore ecosystems, which serve as essential fish habitats, refuges for endangered sea turtles and support many commercially...
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics Hosts International Cryptography Conference
Leading experts from around the world come to South Florida for the prestigious International Association for Cryptologic Research Public-Key Cryptography Conference in May.
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More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City
The “15-Minute City” has emerged as a popular urban planning model focused on creating communities where residents can access daily essentials within a short walk, bike ride or transit trip. To examine how this concept...
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Macy Butler Shines as Summa Cum Laude Graduate and University Club Merit Awardee
Learn more about accomplished new alumna Macy Butler’s time at Florida Atlantic and her vision to start a Doctor of Optometry degree.
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From the Lab to Local Dunes: Top Science Grad Champions Coastal Conservation
Kayla Mosteller, a top FAU geoscience graduate and WLW-ECOS Research Fellow and Student Success Scholar, was named the college's Undergraduate Researcher of the Year for her outstanding contributions to coastal conservation.
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