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charles e. schmidt College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Our primary mission is to be a source of academic support for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä. The Schmidt College of Science Advising Services Office assists science majors in the following ways:
- New transfer student advising
- Freshman advising for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä planning a career in the health professions
- Advising for course selection and degree completion, advising for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä 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 ECOS Team Showcases Solution Based Research, Wins Award at Prestigious Conservation Biology
ECOS faculty, staff and ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä attended their first NACCB conference, joining over 500 conservation professionals to discuss the future of conservation and restoration.
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Donella Beckwith, Ph.D., Accepted Into Inaugural Cohort of Green Chemistry Professional Mentoring Networks
Learn how Donella Beckwith, Ph.D., a dedicated educator and researcher, is making significant strides in advancing green chemistry education.
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Miss Fort Lauderdale and FAU Student Paige Aldred Uses Her Crown as a Catalyst for Coastal Conservation
Paige Aldred, a Florida Atlantic graduate student and 2026 Miss Fort Lauderdale, is blending her passion for marine science and environmental advocacy by researching harmful algal blooms and using her pageant platform to...
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Leading By Example: Siena Botzer-Gunter Is Driving Local Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Learn how Siena Botzer-Gunter, a geoscience major and WLW-ECOS Student Success Scholar, is creating positive sustainability initiatives on campus and across local communities.
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Global Schmidt Science Fellow Joins FAU Marine Science Lab to Save Endangered Sea Turtles
Hannah Richards, Ph.D., chose Florida Atlantic to conduct her prestigious Schmidt Science Postdoctoral Fellowship and is on a mission to save endangered sea turtle eggs from local extinction.
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Pixels Preserve World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal, the Vaquita
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University, in collaboration with the San Diego Natural History Museum, SeaWorld California, and NOAA Fisheries, have created a highly detailed digital record of a rare vaquita skeleton using...
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