Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellows | |
Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute has announced the second round of awardees of the "Computational Brain Science and Health Graduate Fellowships." A generous gift of $1 million from the Palm Health Foundation in 2022 supports new technologies, treatments, resources, and educational tools to advance brain health in the community. Four Ph.D. students from the Schmidt College of Science, whose work embraces computational neuroscience, have been selected to receive the fellowships. Read more. | |
“The five recipients of the Palm Health Foundation Computational Brain Health Graduate Fellowships were selected because of the high quality of their research and unwavering dedication to improving quality of life,” said Chad Forbes, Ph.D., associate professor, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and director of research development and diversity, FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institution. | | |
Department of Exercise Science Launches New Graduate and Professional Pathway Agreement With FIU | |
Florida Atlantic University students in the Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy (Pre-PT/OT) concentration of the B.S. degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion have an opportunity to qualify for a guaranteed early interview with Florida International University’s (FIU) highly sought after Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Read more.
Michael Zourdos, Ph.D., CSCS, professor and chair, FAU Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion:
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“This is a fantastic opportunity for students. Having an agreement such as this in place will allow students to have a clear pathway toward their career goals. This agreement directly aligns our program with a premier program in the discipline, and by extension provides students with a pathway to the workforce.” | | |
New School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability Launches With Interactive Event | |
Pictured left to right: Valery Forbes, Ph.D., dean, Schmidt College of Science; James Sullivan, Ph.D., executive director, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute; Michael McCoy, Ph.D., associate director, ECOS; Colin Polsky, Ph.D., founding director, ECOS. | |
The School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) launch event on Nov. 8 brought together over 60 faculty, graduate students, and postdocs from across Florida Atlantic University to help shape the new school and hear from ECOS leadership. The school is a partnership between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Learn more. View event photos. | |
Congratulations, Kaylia Cooper, 2023 Student Talon Leadership Award Winner | |
This year’s FAU Student Talon Leadership Award was presented to Kaylia Cooper, an undergraduate researcher in the Honors in Biological Sciences program within the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Cooper is the founding director of the Medi-Futures FAU Virtual Shadowing Program, which helps students connect with various health professionals and enables them to learn from seasoned experts in their field. Read more. | |
“It feels amazing and surreal to have won!” expressed Cooper. “The best part is that my hard work and efforts are recognized. This is also amazing exposure for the Medi-Futures FAU Virtual Shadowing program.” | | |
Student Spotlight: Daphney McCoy | |
Daphney McCoy is taking the scientific world by storm. During her undergraduate studies as a biology major in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, she has built a foundation of academic and personal accomplishments, including filing for her first provisional patent. The rising senior is also a member of the college’s 2020 Soar-in-4 cohort. Read more. | |
“Exceptional mentors have been instrumental in my academic and professional development,” shared McCoy. “The opportunity to learn and have one’s talents nurtured and reinforced is the most valuable asset to a student - an asset FAU consistently provides.” | | |
A Fall Tradition: Schmidt College of Science Hosts Annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival | |
The Schmidt College of Science’s annual Pumpkin Drop and Physics Carnival on Oct. 27, hosted by the Department of Physics, was a smashing success! The State University System's Board of Governors recently ranked the event as the number one fall tradition among public Florida universities. View photos. | |
Fall Soar-in-4 Scholars Luncheon | |
The college's Soar-in-4 scholars met with leadership at a luncheon on Nov. 6 to discuss their academic and research interests, career plans, and more. The Soar-in-4 program works to foster a supportive and collaborative environment for students to enhance their success at FAU and beyond. Students had lunch with Dean Valery Forbes, Ph.D.; Evonne Rezler, Ph.D., senior associate dean of Undergraduate Studies; Demarus Youngblood, director of Student Services and Advising; Gina Jones, director of the Pre-Health Professions Office; and various advising team members. Learn more. | |
Schmidt College of Science Hosts Annual Sophomore Social | |
More than 200 Charles E. Schmidt College of Science students attended the Science Sophomore Social Oct. 26, on the Boca Raton campus. The annual event, hosted by the Schmidt College of Science’s Student Services and Advising Office and Pre-Health Professions Office, connects transitioning students from University Advising Services (UAS) to the Schmidt College of Science. This year, a record 96 sophomores transitioned over to the Schmidt College of Science. Read more. | |
'Nature on PBS' Showcases Leatherback Sea Turtle Research | |
The PBS episode of "Wild Hope" released on Nov. 27, features the groundbreaking research taking place at FAU's Marine Science Lab, including how FAU scientists are pioneering new ways to learn about the 20-30 years leatherback sea turtles spend at sea before returning to the beach to nest. Using new, miniaturized satellite tags, scientists are hoping to reveal the mysteries of the leatherbacks’ so-called “lost years.” Watch video. | |
Watch: 'The Dramatic Impacts of Water Pollution' With Researcher Sarah Hobbie, Ph.D. | |
As part of the Nat and Dorothy Hyman Lecture Series, distinguished professor and researcher Sarah E. Hobbie, Ph.D., visited Florida Atlantic to speak about the dramatic influence of nutrient pollution in urban waterways on Nov. 2. Managing excess nutrients remains a major obstacle to improving ecosystem service benefits of urban waters, which Hobbie is studying. Advancing ecosystem-level understanding of urban watersheds generates insights that promote novel solutions to solving urban water quality challenges that impact communities around the world. Watch video. | |
How Do Rising Sea Levels Affect Florida's Drinking Water? | |
Learn about how Florida's growing population relies mostly on groundwater for drinking water. This groundwater is found in porous, limestone aquifers that saltwater can easily infiltrate as sea levels rise. The salty water is unsuitable for drinking without costly treatment. This video was developing by FAU's The Invading Sea. Watch video. | |
Frontiers in Science 2024 Public Lecture Series | |
This season of the 2024 Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series includes panel discussions with experts in the sciences and Q&A sessions from the audience, all moderated by the Dean of the Schmidt College of Science, Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D. We hope these discussions expand your understanding of the world, inspire deeper learning, and ignite meaningful discussions. | |
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Panel Discussion Schedule
What’s Happening to Water Quality in Florida?
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
How Can the Florida Wildlife Corridor Support Resilience?
Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
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Pre-Health Professions Week and Graduate and Professional School Fair | |
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Pre-Health Week: March 18-22, 2024
Pre-Health Graduate and Professional School Fair
March 21, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sanson Patio, FAU Boca Raton Campus
Join us for the Pre-Health Professions Week and Graduate Fair! Admission representatives will be in attendance from health-related graduate schools and programs. Students will have the opportunity to meet admission representatives from medical schools, dental schools, pharmacy schools, veterinary schools, physician assistant programs, public health programs, a variety of graduate programs, and more. The event is free and open to all FAU students. Learn more.
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Call for Posters: Science Fest Undergraduate Student Research Competition | |
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Friday, April 12, 2024 | 12:00-2:00PM | FAU Breezeway, Boca Raton Campus
The Science Fest undergraduate student poster presentation competition includes the Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Awards: $1,000 for first place, $600 for second place, and $400 for third place, generously sponsored by Dr. Eric Shaw. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to showcase their research projects and innovations relating to a specific discipline within the Schmidt College of Science. The research projects or innovations should have generated tangible and meaningful results and findings by the submission of the abstract. Learn more.
| Deadline to Apply to Compete: Monday, January 29, 2024 | |
Science Internship Course | |
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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 at nielsenk@fau.edu. This course is offered by the Schmidt College of Science, in partnership with the Career Center. Learn more.
Criteria:
- Undergraduate student in the Schmidt College of Science
- Sophomore, junior, or senior class standing
- Internship must be related to major
- Student must be in good academic standing
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Jumpstart Postdoctoral Program | |
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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 college faculty to engage in multidisciplinary research that addresses societally relevant problems. This is an ideal opportunity for faculty who are interested in both starting a new collaboration and supporting early career scientists.
Application deadline: Friday, January, 5, 2024
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Schmidt College of Science Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative | |
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We are hiring in three strategic areas: Environment, Health, and Computational and Data Science.
The college is seeking multiple new tenure-track faculty members across our eight academic departments. Join a vibrant, growing community of scholar-educators on the frontlines of solving some of the world’s most complex and societally relevant problems. Learn more.
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Honors in Biological Sciences Research Pathway | |
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The Honors in Biological Sciences Research Pathway provides undergraduate biology students an opportunity to apply knowledge obtained across prior biology courses and recognizes the research accomplishments of these talented individuals. Learn more.
- Receive recognition on your academic transcript
- Distinguish your application to graduate/professional programs
- Open doors of opportunity and provide talking points about your research projects and accomplishments at FAU
- Gain valuable experience and create connections
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Spring Course Begins January 11, 2024
- 90 teaching hours (30 sessions) and added on-demand content
- Comprehensive reviews of all sections of the MCAT
- Taught by FAU Schmidt College of Science faculty and FAU Test Prep instructors
- 12 hours of CARS score improvement methods
- 5 full-length computer practice exams (including two official AAMC tests) and complete set of textbooks
- Scholarships available through the Student Government on Owl Central
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CBS12 News Features New ECOS School and Director Colin Polsky
CBS12 News interviewed Colin Polsky, Ph.D., professor and founding director of FAU's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS). He spoke about the importance of current and future scientists to be able to identify, understand, and rectify our environmental challenges. Watch here.
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Sea Turtles Are Wrapping Up a Record Nesting Season
Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D., professor and director of the FAU Marine Science Lab, contributed to a Florida Weekly article regarding this year's record-breaking sea turtle nesting season and how rising nest temperatures are impacting eggs. Read more.
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NBC6: Sea Turtle Nesting Season in Broward Has Been Record-Breaking, Despite Challenges
NBC6 interviewed Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D., professor and director of the FAU Marine Science Lab, who shared that despite the positive trend, “We’re just not seeing a lot of boys. As a matter of fact, we’ve only seen two loggerhead boys and two green turtle boys, which is not great." Watch here.
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Fall 2023 Issue of Florida Atlantic Magazine Now Available
View the latest issue of Florida Atlantic magazine, which features research and accolades from numerous Schmidt College of Science students and faculty. Read more.
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Faculty Speak at TEDx Delray Beach: Ripple Effect
Two faculty members from the Schmidt College of Science spoke at TEDx Delray on Nov. 4, Ata Sarajedini, Ph.D., (pictured speaking at the event) professor and Bjorn Lamborn Endowed Chair in Astrophysics, and John Renne, Ph.D., AICP, director of the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions, and professor of Urban and Regional Planning. Learn more.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
FAU Commencement (Science ceremony date)
Monday, December 25, 2023-Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Winter Break (University closed)
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Spring 2024 Classes begin
Monday, January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University closed)
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Partner With the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science as We Race Towards Excellence! | |
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. | | | | |
