'Back to the Future' to Forecast the Fate of a Dead Florida Coral Reef | |
Going back thousands of years to reconstruct a coral death assemblage, a study co-authored by Anton E. Oleinik, Ph.D., associate professor of geology, Department of Geosciences, FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, offers a glimpse into a once vibrant coral reef community and explores if history can repeat itself in the face of climate change. Read more. | |
“Today’s environmental conditions and ecology have substantially deviated from long-term Holocene baselines that occurred over millennial timescales,” said Oleinik. "Based on the findings from our study, we are not overly optimistic that Florida’s subtropical reefs will be able to support range expansions of reef-building coral species reminiscent of the Late Holocene any time soon." | | |
Two Science Graduate Students Named Inaugural Recipients of Guy Harvey Fellowship for Marine Science Research | |
Congratulations to Schmidt College of Science graduate students Zeke Tuszynski and Sarah F. Webb! Both were recently named the inaugural recipients of the 2024 Guy Harvey Fellowship for Marine Science Research by the Guy Harvey Foundation. Read more. | |
FAU Experts Available to Discuss Upcoming Solar Eclipse | |
Experts from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science are available to discuss various aspects related to the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The last solar eclipse took place on Aug. 21, 2017, and this astronomical event will not happen again until Aug. 12, 2045. Read more. | |
Alumna Kayla Harris '23 Discovered Her Passion for Sea Turtles Thanks to Kelly/Strul Scholarship | |
Following her graduation in December 2023, Schmidt College of Science graduate Kayla Harris B.A., landed an impactful job as a sea turtle field technician for Ecological Associates, Inc., in Delray Beach. She found her passion for environmental science during her junior year at Florida Atlantic – but she might not have discovered it if not for the Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars program. Read more. | |
“I’m grateful that my entire career path is focused on making a difference,” shared Harris. “Overall, the work we do as sea turtle biologists is vital to spread awareness regarding light pollution and to inform the public on things they can do as beachgoers to keep our beaches safe for nesting turtles.” | | |
What Is Carbon Capture and Sequestration? | |
The goal of carbon capture and sequestration is to reduce greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Learn about the natural and technological approaches, along with the challenges, to tackle the issue. Watch here. Courtesy of FAU's The Invading Sea. | |
Congratulations to all of our outstanding students on the Fall 2023 Dean's List! Read more. | |
Solar Eclipse Community Viewing at FAU | |
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Monday, April 8, 2024 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | East Lawn of the SE-43 Building, Boca Raton Campus
FAU’s Astronomical Observatory will host a public “sidewalk astronomy” viewing event for the April 8 solar eclipse. Experience the eclipse through telescopes and eclipse glasses to safely view the Sun and the Moon as they appear together in the sky, and enjoy fun activities offered by the Department of Physics, as well. The Moon will partially block the view of the Sun during the three-hour event. Learn more.
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Friday, April 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. | Breezeway, FAU Boca Raton Campus
All are invited to celebrate the sciences at this community event! Science Fest showcases the diversity of our scientific disciplines and the variety of contributions from our current faculty and students; drives inspiration for the next generation of scientific problem solvers; and fosters partnerships between the university, scientific organizations, and local communities to promote the science disciplines. Come enjoy science-related exhibitions, student poster competition, interactive games, scavenger hunt with prizes, activities, and networking opportunities.
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'Global Conservation of Knowledge and Ecosystems' Public Lecture with Maria Fadiman, Ph.D. | |
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | AD Auditorium, FAU Jupiter Campus
How do people connect with their ecosystems throughout the globe? FAU professor of geosciences, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and TEDx speaker, Maria Fadiman, Ph.D., will explain in this upcoming public lecture. Focusing on how knowledge transfers between generations, Fadiman will explore the concept of ethnobotany, people and plants, looking at examples of what that means, and how that knowledge is transferred.
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White Holes: A Free Public Lecture and Book Signing by Carlo Rovelli, Ph.D. | |
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Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Friedberg Auditorium, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, FAU Boca Raton Campus
Come hear New York Times bestselling author and theoretical physicist, Carlo Rovelli, Ph.D., as he guides us in exploring the exotic nature of black holes, their fate, and the science behind it. Join us for an evening of learning and discovery. Following the lecture, Rovelli will sign copies of his book, “White Holes: Inside the Horizon,” available on-site for purchase.
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Exploring GEOPATHS Summer Institute | |
Learn about the high-impact practices and cutting-edge techniques used by geoscientists at the Exploring GEOPATHS Summer Institute for Florida Atlantic University students. The program is organized by Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College, and funded by the National Science Foundation. | |
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Deadline to Apply: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Limited spaces available. Only open to Florida Atlantic University students.
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Honors in Biology Research Pathway | |
- 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 research experience and create connections
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Upcoming application deadlines: Summer: April 14, Fall: July 28 | |
Call for Students to Join Research Program: Microbiome Innovation for Plant, Soil, and Environmental Health | |
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join. The program is recruiting undergraduate students to engage in publishable problem-solving research on microbes of plants, soil, insects, and the environment using metagenomics, DNA sequencing, and other biotechniques. The program is recruiting master's thesis students to participate in innovative research focused on food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, while working to develop a career with the USDA and partnering agencies. | |
Exploring Aquaculture Workshops | |
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Second Saturday of each month | February to May 2024 | 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Johnson Education Center
Are you interested in learning where your seafood comes from? Do you know how to choose healthy and sustainable options? Find out by joining FAU Harbor Branch researchers and industry partners as they share their expertise! From your favorite seafood dishes, to restoring coastal ecosystems, you'll learn how Florida aquaculture plays a key role in a sustainable future.
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Science Internship Course | |
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. | |
Virtual Seminar Series: Planning to Protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor | |
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April 4, April 10, April 23, May 1
The Florida Legislature has appropriated more than $1 billion to help protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Why is this corridor vital to Florida’s future and how can you help protect it? Join this free four-part online seminar presented by the University of Florida Center for Landscape Conservation Planning and 1000 Friends of Florida. Learn more.
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Become An Affiliate Member of FAU's School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability | |
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The FAU School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) invites all faculty, postdocs, and graduate students from Florida Atlantic to become affiliate members of the School. Engage in transformational interdisciplinary research, teaching, and community engagement initiatives that bring forth the collective environmental capabilities of FAU.
- Get details about seed funding for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborations
- Learn about the latest grants
- Get notified about job openings for recent grads
- Participate in events, conferences, and other activities, both internal and external to FAU, related to the ECOS mission
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Participants Needed: Undergraduate Women Students in STEM Programs | |
An FAU doctoral candidate is seeking participants for a study on lived experiences of academic processes and mindsets that influence the persistence of undergraduate women students in STEM majors. Learn more. | | |
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'How Do Babies Realize They Can Influence the World?'
Scott Kelso, Ph.D., Glenwood and Martha Creech Eminent Scholar in Science at the Center for Complex Systems and Brain Sciences (CCSBS) within FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Aliza Sloan, Ph.D., research scientist at FAU's CCSBS, co-authored an article for Scientific American on their groundbreaking research that provides the first quantified observations of the "birth" of purpose in human infants. Read more.
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'Blood in the Water: Shark Smell Put to the Test'
Science Friday spoke with Lauren Simonitis, Ph.D., a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow in biology at University of Washington and Florida Atlantic University, about her shark nose research and what questions remain about shark snoots. Listen here.
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Partner With the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science as We Race Towards Excellence! | |
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FAU Student in the Lab Art of Science Winner: "Oh My Gauze" by Jamie Knaub, doctoral candidate, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
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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