Florida, the “Sunshine State,” is rapidly increasing installation of utility-scale solar energy (USSE) facilities to combat carbon emissions and climate change. However, the expansion of renewable energy may come with environmental tradeoffs. Reducing the energy industry’s carbon footprint is impeding a large carnivore’s paw-print. Read more.

FAU Schmidt College of Science alumna Deborah Santos de Azevedo is a marine biologist and multicultural shark researcher. She works as a research assistant for the American Shark Conservancy and project manager for their Shark Surveys project, collecting in-water diversity, abundance, and behavioral data from shark species. She earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from FAU in 2021, and performed research with the Elasmobranch Shark Laboratory, serving as a field research assistant. Read more.

Watch Florida Atlantic University on The College Tour before it officially drops on Amazon Prime Video! The Schmidt College of Science has two amazing students featured.

Join us at the 2022 virtual FAU Frontiers in Science lecture series for an exploration of the sciences!

The Exploring GEOPATHS Summer Institute provides students with the opportunity to learn about high impact practices and cutting edge techniques used by geoscientists. This program is organized by Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College, and funded by the National Science Foundation. Hear about the experience from some of the first students who entered the inaugural program. Read more.

Beyond Diversity to Equity and Inclusion: Celebrate and reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. The FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is hosting the inaugural Diversity in Science Festival. High school and undergraduate students will enjoy science-related exhibitions, interactive games, and activities. Panelists and speakers will facilitate candid dialogue on transparency, accountability, inclusion, and equity. Learn more.

Diana Mitsova, Ph.D., Professor of FAU Urban & Regional Planning, is a co-principal investigator of a collaborative project that received $149,577 to create an interdisciplinary research network to address the challenge of responding to sea level rise along the Gulf of Mexico. Read more.

Save the date for the upcoming Pre-Health Professions Week. Join Graduate and Professional School Fairs on March 17 and 21, and look for activities throughout the week such as medical student panels, physician panels, virtual medical school tours, personal statement workshops, trainings, and much more. Learn more.

Congratulations to all of the Art of Science Photo Contest winners in the college. The Schmidt College of Science has winners in a range of categories, including "In the Field," "In the Lab," and a number of "Honorable Mentions." View all of the photos.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science seeks two outstanding Assistant Professors to contribute to a vibrant and growing community of scholar-educators in environmental science. Learn more.

Congratulations to the awardees from the Schmidt College of Science, listed below. Read more.

Project Leader: Shailaja Allani, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Project Leader: Chad Forbes, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology.

@harborbranch on Instagram: Water temperature plays an important role in ensuring the growth and survival of many species of marine life. It also has an effect on what animals are present in an area at a given time. The water temperature in the Indian River Lagoon and St. Lucie Estuary can vary widely depending on location and the time of year. These fluctuations in water temperature can be monitored using the Indian River Lagoon Observatory Network data portal, which can be found by visiting irlon.org. 📸 Brian Cousin, FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.

FAU graduate students from all degree programs are invited to compete in the University's 6th Annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition, taking place March 15 - 17 and March 31, 2022. This exciting competition challenges graduate students to present their research in only 3 minutes to a live audience. Over $30,000 in scholarship prizes are awarded to Preliminary Round and Championship winners. Registration deadline: March 1, 2022. Learn more and register to compete.

Watch 2021 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Championship Competitor, Kirstie Tandberg, present “Investigation of Survivin-Targeting Marine Natural Products from the Indian River Lagoon.” Learn more about the FAU 3MT Competition.

Help us develop greener, healthier, more affordable campus transportation options.

The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is a nationally recognized research survey that is sponsored and distributed by the American College Health Association (ACHA). Learn more.

FAU strongly encourages everyone to wear face coverings inside buildings as well as outside when around large groups of people. Help us move Forward Together.

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