The Invading Sea, an award-winning website featuring content on climate change in Florida, now has a new home at FAU's Schmidt College of Science. The Invading Sea was founded in 2018 as a collaboration among the editorial boards of the Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and Sun Sentinel, with Miami-based public radio station WLRN serving as a news partner. The website will continue to be a nonpartisan source for news and opinion pieces about climate change and other environmental issues in Florida at FAU, while expanding its focus to include more educational content. Read more.

A study by FAU's Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions (CUES) reveals nationwide variations and trends in urban travel behaviors among a range of socioeconomic groups. “Examining differences in travel patterns can help policy makers to better evaluate the effects of existing transportation services and infrastructure developments, to identify the sub-groups that deserve special attention for future transport plans, and to design more sustainable and equitable transport policies at local, state and federal levels,” said John L. Renne, Ph.D., co-author, professor and director of CUES. Read more.

Results from FAU researchers and collaborators, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggest that even in the absence of predators, escape events occur frequently in natural groups of foraging fish but rarely spread to more than a few individuals. Read more.

Marine rays like to "crunch" on clams, which can sometimes take a big bite out of clammers' profits. FAU Harbor Branch researchers assessed the efficacy of anti-predator materials on whitespotted eagle rays. FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science alumna Breanna C. DeGroot, research coordinator, Fisheries Ecology and Conservation Lab at FAU Harbor Branch, is a study co-author. Read more.

All are welcome to celebrate the sciences at Science Fest! Enjoy science-related exhibitions, a student poster competition, interactive games, activities, and networking opportunities to connect with each other. Learn more.

A recent study shows that adults’ good intentions to guide and protect children has deprived them of the independence needed for mental health, contributing to record levels of anxiety, depression, and suicide. “If children are to grow up well-adjusted, they need ever-increasing opportunities for independent activity, including self-directed play and meaningful contributions to family and community life,” said David F. Bjorklund, Ph.D., co-author and a professor in the Department of Psychology. Read more.

Congratulations to the winners of the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Research Day on March 29. Each winner received a $500 scholarship prize and was invited to present their poster research at the Conference of Florida Graduate Schools on April 17-19, 2023 at the University of Miami. Learn more about GPSA Research Day. View winners from the Schmidt College of Science:

First Place Winner, Christopher Spagnolia

Second Place Winner, Kimarah Lamothe

First Place Winner, Subhosit Ray

First Place Winner, Rabindra Parajuli

Second Place Winner, Panagiota Galanakou

View photos from the event.

Jennifer Giordano, a second year Ph.D. student in the Graduate Neuroscience Training Program and Complex Systems and Brain Sciences, greatly relies on the Rubin and Cindy Gruber Sandbox’s transformative technology. As a student researcher, Jennifer is using AI to study neurodegeneration and other topics in neuroscience. She is interested in drawing inspiration from concepts in neuroscience and thinking about how they can be applied to artificial systems. Read more.

The 2023 season of the Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series, hosted by the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is coming to a close. Don't miss the last lecture! Registration is required.

FAU is looking to become a leader in recruiting and placing minorities into the medical field. We are working to address the racial disparities across the nation in the pre-health profession by collaborating with multiple offices throughout our campus, especially the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Office of First Generation Student Success, and the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program, to establish diverse future generations of physicians. Watch here. FAU's pre-health academic services are open to all FAU students regardless of race, gender, or other protected status.

Students from across FAU enjoyed the 2023 Pre-Health Professions Week Graduate and Professional School Fair on March 16. Students met with admission representatives from health-related graduate schools and programs, including medical schools, dental schools, pharmacy schools, veterinary schools, physician assistant programs, public health programs, graduate programs, and more. View photos.

@doescience: When fire & ice meet in Alaska's permafrost, fire seems to win. Scientists @FloridaAtlantic, @USACEHQ and Alaska Ecoscience found that 6 fires from 2000-2014 led to a loss of nearly 99,000 acres of forest. Changes in vegetation can cause permafrost to thaw. Read more.

FAU’s College of Social Work and Criminal Justice will host a virtual panel on “Applying to Law School,” Wednesday, April 12, from 12:00-1:00 p.m. The panel features FSU, NSU and UF Law Schools, along with several FAU Criminal Justice program alumni who are first year law students. This event is open to all FAU students. Register here.

Students interested in obtaining 1-3 academic credits for a science-based internship can schedule an appointment with Science Career Coach, Kelly Nielsen to learn more. This course is offered by the Schmidt College of Science in partnership with the Career Center. Questions? Contact Career Coach Kelly Nielsen at nielsenk@fau.edu.

Students can learn more about the information session in Handshake.

Registration is now open for interested students to apply for a 12-week internship opportunity on-site at the Polo Reef Company in New York. The internship is available for Florida Atlantic University students in the Summer 2023 semester. A diving certificate is preferred for internship applicants. The intern should reside within driving distance of the Polo Reef Company for the duration of the internship. Learn more.

The Schmidt College of Science is offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Test Prep Course, intended for students to “challenge” the CNA exam. The instructors are nurses and approved through the Florida Board of Nursing to teach a variety of certification courses. Learn more and regsiter.

Summer ‘23: Jul. 6-Aug. 8 | Fall ’23: Oct. 17-Nov. 16

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

The ART 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. Learn more and register.

Earn an advanced graduate degree or certificate in cybersecurity and elevate your career path. Our graduates in the Department of Mathematical Sciences acquire high-demand, specialized skills and are sought after by some of the biggest names in the technology industry, government, and academics. Learn 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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