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
Alumna Nicole Gutierrez, B.A. ’23, Lands Job at Global Fragrance Company
New Schmidt College of Science graduate Nicole Gutierrez, B.A. ’23, has already landed a scent-sational job with COSMO International Fragrances in the research and development (R&D) department. Read more.
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New Graduate Alexis Surtel, B.S. ’23, Lands Position with National Institutes of Health
Spring 2023 Schmidt College of Science graduate Alexis Surtel will begin working with the National Institutes of Health this September, as a postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award trainee. More specifically, Surtel will be housed in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Student Spotlight: Morton Fellow and Soar-in-4 Scholar Michelle Gras
Michelle Gras is a junior in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science who is working toward a B.S. in Biological Chemistry. Michelle is both a member of the Soar-in-4 program that provides high-achieving student research opportunities and mentorship, and she is also a Morton Fellow.
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News
Exploring How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties
Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe...
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Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms’ ‘Meddling’ Worsens Behavior
A new Florida Atlantic study from Brett Laursen, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology cautions parents – especially meddling moms – to resist the temptation to prohibit friendships because doing so only makes a bad situation...
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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. Since 2019, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Advisor Desiree Fray has been assisting students to achieve their...
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From Patient to Medical School: Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Alumnus’ Passion for Medicine
Stephen Mariano Lancia, Jr., ’22, transferred to FAU without a clear major. Diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he found his calling during recovery.
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Rain or Shine? How Rainfall Impacts Size of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
An internationally collaborative study by Florida Atlantic University and led by the University of Tübingen in Germany, delves into how fluctuating rainfall impacts the development of sea turtle hatchlings, revealing that...
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Pfizer Hires Schmidt College of Science Alumna Shilei Richards
Newly minted college graduate Shilei Richards ’24, B.S. Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering, is making her way to Boston.
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