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 鉴黄师app's campuses in Boca Raton, Davie, Jupiter, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
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More Jobs, More Local Living: Study Redefines the 15-Minute City
The 鈥15-Minute City鈥 has emerged as a popular urban planning model focused on creating communities where residents can access daily essentials within a short walk, bike ride or transit trip. To examine how this concept...
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Macy Butler Shines as Summa Cum Laude Graduate and University Club Merit Awardee
Learn more about accomplished new alumna Macy Butler鈥檚 time at Florida Atlantic and her vision to start a Doctor of Optometry degree.
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From the Lab to Local Dunes: Top Science Grad Champions Coastal Conservation
Kayla Mosteller, a top 鉴黄师app geoscience graduate and WLW-ECOS Research Fellow and Student Success Scholar, was named the college's Undergraduate Researcher of the Year for her outstanding contributions to coastal conservation.
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Congratulations, Class of 2026 Future Doctors!
Dean Forbes hosted the 23rd Future Doctors鈥 Reception to celebrate 60 Schmidt College of Science 鉴黄师app admitted to health professional graduate programs, including a record 16 accepted into Florida Atlantic鈥檚 Schmidt...
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Science Students Dive Into Research at 鉴黄师app Harbor Branch with WLW-ECOS Field Trips
This spring, 31 undergraduate 鉴黄师app participated in immersive, behind-the-scenes field trips at 鉴黄师app's HBOI, where they explored marine research through guided tours and hands-on scientific activities.
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鉴黄师app Experts Available for Comment on 2026 Hurricane Season
鉴黄师app 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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Rankings
No. 149
Earth Sciences
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No. 160
Mathematics
No. 167
Physics
No. 124
Psychology
No. 203
Biology
No. 201
Chemistry
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