The TODAY Show featured the FAU Marine Lab's critical sea turtle conservation research. Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D., professor and director of the lab, discussed how climate change is impacting the endangered sea turtle population. Watch here.

When two groups of like animals attempt to co-habitat the same territory, it can often lead to a battle. But that wasn’t the case for two groups of dolphins who spent the last few years living in the same waters, according to a study by Denise Herzing, Ph.D., an affiliate professor in the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and her team, who were recently published in the journal, Marine Mammal Science. Read more.

Florida Atlantic University moved up in the U.S. News & World Report list of “Top Public Schools,” to No. 132 from No. 140 in this year’s ranking of the nation’s best universities. This marks the largest rise out of all public universities in the state of Florida. Read more.

The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science is serving as a key partner for a major National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center at Florida Atlantic University. Two faculty members in the college are part of the leadership team for the grant. Donna Chamely-Wiik, Ph.D., associate dean for undergraduate research and prestigious fellowships for the FAU Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, and associate scientist for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is supporting student involvement and research. John Renne, Ph.D., AICP, professor and director of the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, is focusing on the development of smart streetscapes. Read more.

Andrew R. and Marjorie C. Buglione Endowed Scholarship

Sarajedini Family Scholarship

Andrew R. and Marjorie C. Buglione Endowed Scholarship

Science Graduate Research Support Scholarship

Researchers from the Schmidt College of Science earned a pilot grant for a project that allows them to use an anti-inflammatory drug to decrease damage to the heart muscles — a side effect of cancer treatment — while increasing death to cancer cells. Read more.

The Jumpstart Postdoctoral Program aims to stimulate synergy between faculty and postdoctoral associates and encourage greater multidisciplinary collaboration. The program provides opportunities for postdocs and our faculty to engage in multidisciplinary research that addresses societally relevant problems. Faculty interested in starting a new collaboration and in supporting early career scientists, this is an ideal opportunity to do both.

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The inaugural Pre-Health Professions Summit explores how the Covid-19 pandemic impacts healthcare and communities. The summit will help guide students in useful skills as they embark on their pathway to becoming the next generation of healthcare providers.

Join us for a community talk on "Imposter Syndrome" from Dr. Darin Latimore, Yale School of Medicine, deputy dean and chief diversity officer and associate professor of Internal Medicine. Learn more.

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science student Paris Prince talks about her journey through the FAU Wave program as founder and CEO of SPods, a dissolvable water and soap capsule that allows users to wash their hands. Prince also discusses how FAU Tech Runway helped her with protecting her idea and product development, and her experience working with health organizations like UNICEF. Watch here.

Congratulations to our outstanding Summer 2022 scholars! Read more.

Florida Atlantic's Neuroscience Graduate Program provides our doctoral students with the opportunity to work alongside world-renowned faculty using cutting-edge research techniques to understand the nervous system, from fundamental cellular processes to translational medical applications. The unique program links multiple FAU colleges, departments, and local research institutes to achieve a multi-disciplinary training experience that spans the breadth of neuroscience inquiry.

The DNA Forensics certificate course is for professional and non-professional students contemplating a career in biotech, forensic science, criminal justice and other allied life science programs.

The Assisted Reproductive Technology certificate course is for professionals or current students seeking a career in human reproductive medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, biomedical science and other allied life science programs.

This course provides students with basic clinical skills that will ensure meaningful medical experiences (through shadowing or volunteering) prior to entering a health-related graduate program (medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, veterinary, physical therapy, podiatry, and optometry).

The Pre-Health Professions Workshop series runs throughout the Fall 2022 semester with virtual and/or in-person sessions. Workshops are open to all campuses and include: Pre-Health and Health Science Academic Program Overview, Pre-Health Freshman FAQs, The Basics for Competitive Applications, Beyond the Basics, Post-Baccalaureate “Career Changer” Program, How to Open a File/Committee Interview Request, workshops for first generation students, and more. Learn more.

Physics faculty drop pumpkins off the roof of the SE-43 building to demonstrate common physics principles such as constant acceleration of gravity, terminal velocity, and Newton's laws. Special guest Sir Isaac Newton will explain the theories behind these principles. Don't miss the Physics Carnival fun! Learn more.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences hosted 21 high-performing female high school students at the second Young CryptograpHers Summer Camp in July. The week-long program was held in the Rubin and Cindy Gruber Sandbox, located in the Wimberly Library on Florida Atlantic’s Boca Raton campus. Read more.

Build high-demand skills and combat cyber threats with a certificate in cybersecurity. Learn more.

Art of Science submissions showcase original images and footage of the inherent beauty in research, scholarship and creative activity. Open to FAU faculty, students and staff. Prizes include an iPad, Apple watch and AirPods. Learn more.

The Division of Research announced an upgrade to TeamSparX, a Florida Atlantic research collaboration platform. This team-building software platform connects researchers with potential collaborators and with students interested in research. Learn more and take a look at the new features.

This conference will review the latest technology, science, and treatment options anyone interested in treating or researching pain and addiction should be made aware of in order to offer the best care choices to their patients and background for their studies. Learn more.

Digital Boards, FAU Schmidt College of Medicine

Highlighted Research Topics: Pain, Psychology and Addiction

The FAU Astronomical Observatory's Jupiter Perihelion Opposition to the Sun public viewing on September 23, brought in over 300 guests throughout the evening. Visitors enjoyed presentations about Jupiter, its moons and Juno, the next planetary probe mission to Jupiter, plus observations of the Jupiter system. This event was made possible by the Department of Physics and Eric Vandernoot, manager of the FAU Observatory and Astronomy and Physics lab coordinator.

The NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day on September 14, 2022, was captioned by FAU professor of physics and Bjorn Lamborn Endowed Chair in Astrophysics, Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D. "It is one of the largest nebulas on the sky -- why isn't it better known? Roughly the same angular size as the Andromeda Galaxy, the Great Lacerta Nebula can be found toward the constellation of the Lizard (Lacerta)." Read more.

At the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, we have an unprecedented obligation and opportunity to provide our students and community with the highest caliber of research, scientific invention and education in the country.

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