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
From Alumnus to Icon: JC Santana Returns to Inspire the Class of 2026
Juan Carlos “JC” Santana, B.S. ’93, M.Ed. ’94, a trailblazing figure in functional fitness, inspired graduates as the featured commencement speaker for the Schmidt College of Science ceremonies on May 8.
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FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer’s Share Disease Metabolic Pathways
A review from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, published in the journal Cells, examines the growing biological links between obesity and AD, highlighting how disruptions in metabolism...
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College of Science Students Earn Top Honors at 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Florida Atlantic’s next generation of scientists and innovators took center stage at the 16th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 3.
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FAU Study Reveals How Camels ‘Beat the Heat’ at the Cellular Level
Researchers examined how temperature changes affect gene activity, comparing humans with one-humped camels, a species known for thriving in extreme heat.
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FAU Study Uncovers Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Analyzing 222 miles of Florida’s major roads, FAU researchers uncover why the U.S. has struggled to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, which have risen 68% since 2000.
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FAU ECOS Faculty, Student Ventures Shine at 18th Annual Business Pitch Competition
Afferent Marine captured the top spot in the competition's new Ocean Blue Economy track for its pioneering work on a shark deterrent device aimed at reducing bycatch, and FungiFlow was the runner-up in the same track for...
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