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.
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Schmidt College of Science to Host Annual Pre-Health Professions Week - March 18 - 22
FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is gearing up to host the 2024 Pre-Health Professions Week. The annual event will begin on Monday, March 18 and run through Friday, March 22, and aims to provide students with...
Learn MoreGrant Supports Strategic Planning for New School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability
The new Florida Atlantic University School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) secured its first grant in February. The school was awarded $25,000 from the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach...
Learn MoreFaculty Recognized at Second Annual Authors & Artists Event
The Office of the Provost and University Libraries hosted a celebration of the creative, distinguished and dedicated works of the Florida Atlantic University community at the second annual Authors & Artists event on February...
Learn MoreMeet the FAU Shark Lab Team in Advance of the ‘Jaws’ Movie Screening at Festival of the Arts Boca
Dive into an adventure — at your own risk — filled with fins and fun! In anticipation of the Festival of the Arts Boca premiere of the original blockbuster ”Jaws” movie with a live symphony orchestra, members from...
Learn MoreWatch the Feb. 22 Frontiers in Science Panel Discussion: " How Can the Florida Wildlife Corridor Support Resilience?”
Learn about the ~18 million acre Florida Wildlife Corridor in this February 22 Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series event. What tradeoffs are involved in setting aside such a large swath of land, and how will we tell...
Learn MoreAerial Surveys Reveal Ample Populations of Rays in Southeast Florida
Using aerial surveys, Florida Atlantic University researchers conducted a unique long-term (2014 to 2021) study to quantify the spatial (latitude) and temporal (month, year) abundance of the whitespotted eagle rays and giant...
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Psychology
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Biology
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