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Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series

Welcome to the 2024 Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series, hosted by the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, in partnership with the new FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS). This season includes live panel discussions with experts in the sciences and Q&A sessions from the audience. We hope these discussions expand your understanding of the world, inspire deeper learning, and ignite meaningful discussions.

Frontiers in Science has been hosted by the Schmidt College of Science for more than two decades and has become a pillar for communicating and engaging in the sciences within our community. We invite you join us and support the series as we explore the sciences together.


Panel Discussion Schedule

The 2024 Frontiers in Science panels are provided in partnership with the FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS).


What’s Happening to Water Quality in Florida?

Thursday, January 25, 2024  |  5:30-6:30 p.m. panel discussion  |  6:30-7:30 p.m. reception with refreshments 
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

james sullivan Panel Lead: James Sullivan, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University

jenny staletovich Jenny Staletovich
WLRN Environment Reporter

james sullivanTodd A. Crowl, Ph.D. 
Director, Institute of Environment, an FIU Preeminent Program, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Florida International University

Rachel BrewtonRachel Brewton, Ph.D. 
Research Scientist, Harmful Algal Blooms Program, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University

This is a free event and open to the public.


How Can the Florida Wildlife Corridor Support Resilience?

Thursday, February 22, 2024  |  5:30-6:30 p.m. panel discussion  |  6:30-7:30 p.m. reception with refreshments 
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton

Colin Polsky Panel Lead: Colin Polsky, Ph.D.
Professor and Founding Director of the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability, Florida Atlantic University

Lindsay Cross Lindsay Cross, M.S.
State House Representative for FL District 60, and Senior Environmental Scientist for Environmental Science Associates

Charles “Buck” MacLaughlin Charles “Buck” MacLaughlin
Range Operations Officer, Avon Park Air Force Range, FL

Joshua Daskin Joshua Daskin,
Ph.D.
Director of Conservation, Archbold Biological Station

 

This is a free event and open to the public.

Panels Moderated By

valery forbes Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Florida Atlantic University

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Location and Parking 

FAU Student Union
Live Oak Pavilion (Room LO-31B)
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Click here for an interactive map

Driving Directions

Directions to the Florida Atlantic University Student Union

  • I-95 North/South bound:  exit at Glades Road and go east. FAU will be approximately 1/2 mile on the left.

  • Florida's Turnpike North/South bound: exit at Glades Road and go east. FAU will be approximately 6 miles on the left.

Parking Map

Guests can park for free during this event. Parking can be found in Parking Garage 1 to the north of the Student Union.

Parking Garage 1


Sponsorship Opportunities

Frontiers in Science is made possible by the generous donations of our attendees. If you would like to support the series or make a gift to benefit our students, please contact Todd Clark at 561.297.2689 or email clarkt@fau.edu. Your tax-deductible gift may also be made with a check payable to FAU Foundation, Inc. Please include “Frontiers in Science” or “Science Student Support” in the memo line.

Presenting Sponsor ($5,000+)

  • 2-3 minute presentation before speaker, and live “from stage” recognition from the Dean of the Schmidt College of Science, Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D.
  • Half page recognition in the event program
  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media, and on-site event materials
  • Opportunity for meeting with speaker or key faculty after event

Reception Sponsor ($2,500+)

  • Recognition as presenting sponsor of Frontiers in Science during reception
  • Half page recognition in the event program
  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media and on-site event material
  • Live “from stage” recognition

Frontiers in Science Sponsor ($1,000+)

  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media and on-site event material
  • Live “from stage” recognition
   

 


Contact Us

For more information, contact scicomm@fau.edu.

Past Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series

 

 

Planning Committee

Valery Forbes, Ph.D., Committee Chair
Colin Polsky, Ph.D.
James M. Sullivan, Ph.D.
Zach Greathouse, MBA

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Additional Information
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science offers unparalleled experiential learning opportunities to prepare the next generation of scientists and problem solvers.
Address
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd, SE-43
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Fax: (561) 297-3292