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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 ¼ø»Æʦapp. The Schmidt College of Science Advising Services Office assists science majors in the following ways:
- New transfer student advising
- Freshman advising for ¼ø»Æʦapp planning a career in the health professions
- Advising for course selection and degree completion, advising for ¼ø»Æʦapp 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 ¼ø»Æʦapp 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 ¼ø»Æʦapp 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 ¼ø»Æʦapp 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
Breast Cancer Survivors Needed for ¼ø»Æʦapp Research Study
Researchers from ¼ø»Æʦapp’s Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Department of Psychology within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, are seeking breast cancer survivors to participate...
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Sharks, Spines and Speed: The Secret Behind Their Swimming Styles
¼ø»Æʦapp researchers have revealed the hidden architecture inside shark spines, uncovering how these ancient predators evolved skeletons uniquely adapted for speed and agility.
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¼ø»Æʦapp ECOS Team Showcases Solution Based Research, Wins Award at Prestigious Conservation Biology Conference
ECOS faculty, staff and ¼ø»Æʦapp 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 ¼ø»Æʦapp 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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