College of Science News

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...
FAU Science Co-PI on $1.3M Collaborative Conservation Project
August 22, 2024
The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation have announced a $1.3 million collaborative grant for a project designed to cost-effectively identify and track wildlife using artificial...
Certified Nursing Assistant Test Prep Course (CNA) - Session B - Sept. 21 - Oct. 19
August 20, 2024
This continuing education course is a test preparation course intended for students to “challenge” the CNA exam. This exam preparation course is not affiliated with any certifying boards.
EKG 12 Leads September 11th - October 16th, 2024
August 20, 2024
Interested in working in the health care field? This course will prepare you to work as an EKG technician in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and other health care facilities. After completing this course you will...
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