College of Science News

Chemistry Professor Presents Cancer Research at NCI’s 2024 DCB R15 Investigator Workshop
September 13, 2024
Mare Cudic, Ph. D., associate professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and director, Honors in Chemistry Program, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, was one of seven invited scientific presentations at...
Join the Florida Atlantic School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS)
September 11, 2024
Our expert faculty and scientists both in the Schmidt College of Science and FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are forging a path that leads to a resilient future, both with research and through training the next...
Exploring How Income, Race and Design Affect Pedestrian Casualties
September 09, 2024
Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe...
Banning Friendships Can Backfire: Moms’ ‘Meddling’ Worsens Behavior
September 05, 2024
A new Florida Atlantic study from Brett Laursen, Ph.D. in the Department of Psychology cautions parents – especially meddling moms – to resist the temptation to prohibit friendships because doing so only makes a bad situation...
Advisor Desiree Fray Gets a Kick Out of Counseling Science Students
September 05, 2024
From a student’s first day on campus to graduation, academic advisors play a vital role in student success. Since 2019, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Advisor Desiree Fray has been assisting students to achieve their...
From Patient to Medical School: Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Alumnus’ Passion for Medicine
September 03, 2024
Stephen Mariano Lancia, Jr., ’22, transferred to FAU without a clear major. Diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he found his calling during recovery.
Rain or Shine? How Rainfall Impacts Size of Sea Turtle Hatchlings
August 28, 2024
An internationally collaborative study by Florida Atlantic University and led by the University of Tübingen in Germany, delves into how fluctuating rainfall impacts the development of sea turtle hatchlings, revealing that...
Pfizer Hires Schmidt College of Science Alumna Shilei Richar
August 27, 2024
Newly minted college graduate Shilei Richards ’24, B.S. Biological Sciences and Mechanical Engineering, is making her way to Boston.
New Director Search for the School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability
August 26, 2024
We are embarking on a search for a new director of the Florida Atlantic School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) to recruit a collaborative, dynamic, and nationally recognized leader in environmental...
How Science, Conservation, and Education Are Thriving at the Riverwoods Field Lab
August 23, 2024
Located in the Kissimmee River Basin, Riverwoods was established in 1995 to provide a physical base, as well as support for the extensive research and educational activities related to the restoration of the Kissimmee River...
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