FAU Graduate College

Congratulations to our 7th Annual Art of Science winners! Each week, we’re spotlighting a new honoree—and this week we’re thrilled to feature “Octopus Americanus” by Natasha Ahrweiler, a graduate student, in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.

Follow along as we continue to celebrate the creativity and discovery happening across FAU.

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College of Science Spotlight: Nicole Acosta

Nicole Acosta is a Ph.D. student in Experimental Psychology at FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, where she focuses on infant and child development.

She contributes to NIMH-funded clinical research under Nancy A. Jones, Ph.D., examining early manifestations of psychopathology in preschool-aged children through assessments and work with mothers, in collaboration with Washington State University and Virginia Tech.

Her M.A. thesis, "Digital Beginnings: Exploring the Impact of Screen Exposure on Internalizing Behaviors During Toddlerhood", explored developmental effects of screen exposure. Acosta is also passionate about teaching and aspires to a career in academia and family-centered community work.

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Everyone has their own story! Be kind Owls!

Program of the Week: Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)

What makes it unique: The mission of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning is to prepare future leaders in planning through education, research, scholarship, and community engagement.

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College of Science Spotlight: Nick Meyl 🌟

Nick Meyl, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) student in the Schmidt College of Science, won first place at the 2026 Future of Florida (FOF) Summit, held at the University of Florida. Competing with 70 students from across the state, Meyl and his teammate Anna Fortenberry developed the project “Safe Housing Incentives & Expedited Land Development Act (SHIELD),” addressing Florida’s growth, infrastructure, and sustainability challenges.

Go Nick! Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4sLR02L

Congratulations to our 7th Annual Art of Science winners! Each week, we’re spotlighting a new honoree—and this week we’re thrilled to feature “Metallic Bloom” by Gladel Saintilme, a graduate student, in the Graduate College.

Follow along as we continue to celebrate the creativity and discovery happening across FAU.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qd4mmt

This hour-long session will include information regarding Financial Aid, Testing and Test Preparation and Graduate Admissions.

For a list of all available dates, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3QjuU6b

Program of the Week: Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Science and Health Promotion

What makes it unique: With diverse academic and research opportunities available to students, the graduate degree programs in the department prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training to succeed in a range of fields.

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Tiny plastic particles are everywhere, but what are they doing to our environment? Master's student Lauren Tracy is researching microplastics in water, sediment, and even nurse sharks to understand their impact. See how seagrass plays a role and why this research matters.

Inside the Microplastics Research of M.S. in Marine Science and Oceanography Student Lauren Tracy Tiny plastic particles are everywhere, but what are they doing to our environment? Master's student Lauren Tracy is researching microplastics in water, sedim...