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
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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...
Learn MoreBanning 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...
Learn MoreAdvisor 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...
Learn MoreFrom 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.
Learn MoreRain 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...
Learn MorePfizer 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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