charles e. schmidt College of Science
Scientific Excellence and Discovery
Our primary mission is to be a source of academic support for students. The Schmidt College of Science Advising Services Office assists science majors in the following ways:
- New transfer student advising
- Freshman advising for students planning a career in the health professions
- Advising for course selection and degree completion, advising for students 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 students 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 students 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 students 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
Coastal Guardians Pioneer Method to Protect Florida Keys’ Shorelines
Researchers from the Schmidt College of Science, and collaborators, created a new tool to identify the most effective shoreline stabilization methods to prevent erosion and protect the Florida Keys from damage caused by natural...
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Undergraduate Biology Student Stella Potenti Set to Attend Harvard Medical School Immersion Day
With the assistance of the Schmidt College of Science’s Pre-Health Professions Office, sophomore biology major Stella Potenti was invited to participate in an exclusive immersion day at Harvard Medical School.
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Ph.D. Student Ganesh Shiwakoti Explores the Mathematical Foundation of AI to Advance Health Care Solutions
Mathematics and statistics Ph.D. student Ganesh Shiwakoti is studying the mathematical foundation of AI to help advance health care solutions.
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ESHP Students, Faculty Attend 2025 SEACSM Conference
Three undergraduate students from the Schmidt College of Science’s Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion (ESHP) attended the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) from Feb....
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Engaged residents and natural solutions make coastal communities more resilient, FAU experts say
During a Feb. 19 panel discussion on “Future-Proofing Our Coasts” at Florida Atlantic University as part of the Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series, experts outlined strategies for protecting shorelines, emphasizing...
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An Academic Advisor for ‘Life’ at Her Alma Mater: Latarsha Morgan ’00, ’14
For over 17 years, Latarsha Morgan ’00, ’14, has served as an advisor for students in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. She specializes in advising freshman and sophomore pre-health track students with majors...
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