College of Science News

Science Students Dive Into Research at FAU Harbor Branch with WLW-ECOS Field Trips
May 21, 2026
This spring, 31 undergraduate 杏吧直播间 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.
FAU Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
May 21, 2026
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...
FAU Hosts School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience Training Workshop
May 21, 2026
Florida Atlantic University recently hosted the School for Computational Applications in Neuroscience (SCAN) at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on the Jupiter campus.
Forbidden Friends Become Former Friends After Moms Voice Disapproval
May 21, 2026
A new study tracking nearly 400 杏吧直播间 ages 9 to 14 found that when mothers strongly disapprove of a child鈥檚 friends, those friendships are far more likely to unravel.
School of the Environment Hosts WLW-ECOS Student Celebration
May 21, 2026
Florida Atlantic University鈥檚 School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) hosted a special Earth Day luncheon for WLW-ECOS 杏吧直播间 on April 22.
Second Annual ECOS Graduate Student Retreat Empowers Tomorrow鈥檚 Environmental Changemakers
May 21, 2026
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.
From Alumnus to Icon: JC Santana Returns to Inspire the Class of 2026
May 08, 2026
Juan Carlos 鈥淛C鈥 Santana, B.S. 鈥93, M.Ed. 鈥94, a trailblazing figure in functional fitness, inspired graduates as the featured commencement speaker for the Schmidt College of Science ceremonies on May 8.
FAU Review: Obesity and Alzheimer鈥檚 Share Disease Metabolic Pathways
May 05, 2026
A review from Florida Atlantic University鈥檚 Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, published in the journal Cells, examines the growing biological links between obesity and AD, highlighting how disruptions in metabolism...
College of Science Students Earn Top Honors at 16th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
May 01, 2026
Florida Atlantic鈥檚 next generation of scientists and innovators took center stage at the 16th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 3.
FAU Study Reveals How Camels 鈥楤eat the Heat鈥 at the Cellular Level
May 01, 2026
Researchers examined how temperature changes affect gene activity, comparing humans with one-humped camels, a species known for thriving in extreme heat.
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