FAU researchers in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, in collaboration with four other universities, recently received a grant from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish the “Center for Equitable Transit-Oriented Communities” (CETOC). CETOC will focus on “Preserving the Environment,” to support the U.S. DOT’s climate solution and sustainability goals. The center will promote transit access, multimodal infrastructure, compact and efficient land use patterns, as well as resilience and climate mitigation, and adaptation. Read more.

A study about Florida Bay, one of the largest global contiguous seagrass systems, in Aquatic Botany by Marguerite Koch, Ph.D., senior author and a professor of biological sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, found healthy recruits of turtlegrass, a marine seagrass, in open bare patches after seagrass meadow die-off events. Read more.

An increasing number of Floridians agree that human actions are causing climate change, including a record number of Florida Republicans, according to a new survey from Florida Atlantic University. This finding reinforces the trend observed in the prior seven Florida Climate Resilience Surveys, conducted by FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Read more.

A study by co-author Andrzej Nowak, Ph.D., a professor of psychology in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, offers a new psychological interpretation of the most popular, existing adoption model used widely in marketing today centered around four groups of people to predict who will buy trendy products. Read more.

Dean Valery Forbes, Ph.D., hosted the 20th Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s Future Doctors’ Reception on May 3, in the FAU Student Union on the Boca Raton campus. FAU faculty and staff, along with students’ families, gathered to celebrate FAU students who have been admitted to health professional graduate programs. Read more. View photos.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES) celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 17 at the Lake Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach. The center, led by John L. Renne, Ph.D., AICP, Professor and CUES Director, remains dedicated to working with communities, local residents, and decision-makers to address urban and environmental issues through partnerships, education, and research. Read more. View photos.

The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association recently hosted its annual Hall of Fame & Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony and Reception. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their outstanding peers, with alumni from nine of FAU’s colleges honored for their career accomplishments. Maria Altieri, M.D. ’03, was the honoree and alumna from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Read more.

Schmidt College of Science alumnus Jeff Guertin, M.S. ’10, is a biologist with Inwater Research Group in Jensen Beach. During his time at Florida Atlantic, Guertin gained hands-on experience not only with sea turtles, but also with the development, planning, and execution of a scientific project. Read more.

The Schmidt College of Science’s Professional Science Master in Medical Physics (PSMMP) degree program provides students with a strong foundation in radiological and applied physics training within the medical physics profession so graduates can go on to create the cutting-edge medical technologies of tomorrow. Read more.

Once again, U.S. News and World Report has named Florida the top state in the country for higher education because of several factors, including the state’s relatively low tuition rates. Read more.

Congratulations to all of our inspiring spring graduates! View photos.

Congratulations to first-year Biological Sciences master’s degree student Hayley Knapp, who placed second overall in the state-wide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition hosted at the University of Miami on April 19. Earlier this spring, Knapp won first place in Florida Atlantic’s annual 3MT® competition for her presentation, “From Poop to Parent: Examining Paternity in Dynamic Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Populations in the Bahamas.” Read more.

This comprehensive 30 hour EKG technician course prepares individuals to function as EKG and Monitor technicians in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, and other health care facilities. No previous healthcare experience is required. After completing this course you will be able to analyze cardiac rhythms and 12 lead EKGs.

Summer 2023 Dates: June 26-July26

Class meets on Monday’s 5:00-9:00 p.m. in-person and on Wednesday’s 5:00-9:00 p.m. through Zoom.

Sign up today for a fun and educational 1.5-hour excursion aboard FAU Harbor Branch’s pontoon tour boat, the Discovery! During this experience, an expert guide will discuss the wildlife encountered, as well as the research that the institute conducts to better understand and protect the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem. Learn more.

Tuesday, July 4

Independence Day (University Closed)

Tuesday, August 8

Summer Commencement

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