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
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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Meet Visiting Fulbright Scholar Amina-Aicha Khennaoui, Ph.D.
This spring, the Schmidt College of Science hosted Amina-Aicha Khennaoui, Ph.D., a visiting Fulbright Scholar from Algeria, who specializes in applied mathematics and fractional dynamics.
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Dual-enrolled Math Student, Kyle Loh, Named 2026 Barry M. Goldwater Scholar
Meet dual-enrolled junior at FAU High School and third-year College of Science student Kyle Loh, who aims to improve our understanding of modern computational tools through mathematics.
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Too Hot to Handle? How Heat is Reshaping U.S. Population Shifts
As extreme heat intensifies across the United States, it’s widely assumed that rising temperatures will push people to pack up and leave. But new research from Florida Atlantic University challenges that narrative, showing...
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Study Reveals Hidden Damage in Stony Corals Using 3D Imaging and AI
Florida Atlantic University researchers turned to X-ray microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). The technique generates detailed 3D reconstructions down to microscopic pores, which reveal internal skeletal features, including...
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