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
Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology
Hear from leading experts on how biotechnology is shaping the future of health on Jan 29. Register today for this free event!
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Decoding Anxiety: Graduate Student Nicole Acosta's Developmental Psychology Research Unlocks Clues to Early Childhood Mental Health
Ph.D. student Nicole Acosta is working to identify early childhood indicators of anxiety disorders, aiming to enable timely interventions for improved mental health outcomes.
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Esteemed Professor David Bjorklund, Ph.D., Launches Groundbreaking Contemporary Textbook on Developmental Psychology
David Bjorklund, Ph.D., professor and associate chair of the Department of Psychology, released a new textbook that aims to redefine how developmental psychology is taught and understood.
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Two Schmidt College of Science Faculty Named Inaugural Research Team Leaders as Part of VIP Consortium
Deguo Du, Ph.D., and Rodrigo Pena, Ph.D., will spearhead two of the four teams that were selected as the university’s first Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) teams.
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Chemistry Student’s Donut-shaped Crystal Image Featured on High-impact Journal Cover
Undergraduate Celina Detwiler Gray's striking image of donut-shaped SrSO4 crystals was featured on the cover of ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
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FAU’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning Degree Reaccredited
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at Schmidt College of Science has been reaccredited by the Planning Accreditation Board through 2031, recognizing its continued excellence in urban and regional planning...
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