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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Through its academic departments and research centers, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science provides outstanding opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate science majors.
In addition to the eight academic departments in the College, there is a group of strong interdisciplinary and sub-disciplinary research centers engaged in cutting-edge research.
The education and research programs of our College span the sciences and mathematics with major efforts in many fields ranging from biotechnology, bioinformatics, and brain science to cryptology, developmental systems, dynamical systems, environmental sciences, exercise sciences, geo-information science, marine science, and space-time physics. The College's programs are offered at FAU's campuses in Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
Spotlight Stories
Undergraduate Researcher David Morgan Explores How Trace Elements Affect Leatherback Sea Turtle Eggs
David Morgan hopes that by analyzing turtle eggshells for chemical elements, he can help shed light on the broader impacts of human activity on marine wildlife.
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Ph.D. Student Spotlight: Extragalactic Astronomer Gianni Sims Featured in ‘Nature’
Gianni Sims had her stellar research on one of the most mysterious objects in the observable universe—supermassive black holes—featured in Nature, as part of Black Space Week 2025.
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Big ‘Fin’ish for Alumnus Chris Malinowski in New Netflix Series, ‘All the Sharks’
Chris Malinowski, Ph.D., M.S. ’11, a leading marine biologist and affiliate scientist in the Schmidt College of Science, dove deep to capture first place in this shark-positive, globe-trotting race, packed with stunning underwater encounters and real conservation messaging.
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Science Students Dive Into Research at FAU Harbor Branch with WLW-ECOS Field Trips
This spring, 31 undergraduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä participated in immersive, behind-the-scenes field trips at FAU's HBOI, where they explored marine research through guided tours and hands-on scientific activities.
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FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
Florida Atlantic University faculty are leading experts on a wide range of hurricane-related issues and are available to discuss topics including forecasting, flooding, storm impacts, climate resilience, disaster recovery...
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FAU Hosts School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience Training Workshop
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted the School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience (SCAN) at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on the Jupiter campus.
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Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval
A new study tracking nearly 400 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä ages 9 to 14 found that when mothers strongly disapprove of a child’s friends, those friendships are far more likely to unravel.
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School of the Environment Hosts WLW-ECOS Student Celebration
Florida Atlantic University’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) hosted a special Earth Day luncheon for WLW-ECOS ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä on April 22.
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Second Annual ECOS Graduate Student Retreat Empowers Tomorrow’s Environmental Changemakers
The event brought together more than 100 participants for a day of career panels, student research presentations and an intriguing lecture by award-winning author Ken Ilgunas.
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Rankings
No. 149
Earth Sciences
(Geosciences)
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 124
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
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