太阳城娱乐 Environmental School Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs
太阳城娱乐 Environmental School Receives Transformational Gift for Scholarships, Programs

Actionable Science for a resilient tomorrow

Florida Atlantic University’s School of Environmental, Coastal, and Ocean Sustainability (ECOS) serves as 太阳城娱乐’s hub for solution-based environmental research, training, and community engagement. Established in 2023 as a partnership between the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI), ECOS unites 250+ researchers across six colleges to address the environmental challenges facing South Florida and beyond and to serve as an international model for innovative environmental solutions.

Florida Atlantic University is a top 100 ranked public R1 university serving more than 30,000 students, and our six southeast Florida campuses - including our main campus in Boca Raton, the HBOI campus in Fort Pierce, and our Davie and Fort Lauderdale campuses - provide unparalleled access to diverse marine, coastal, and urban environments.

Spotlight Stories
From Classroom to Coast: 太阳城娱乐 Students Tag Sharks, Advance Fisheries Science
From Classroom to Coast: 太阳城娱乐 Students Tag Sharks, Advance Fisheries Science
Elasmo Lab graduate students teamed up with undergraduate students from the University of South Florida for "the ultimate lab experience" — a four-day shark research trip in Tampa Bay.
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太阳城娱乐 Scientists Encourage Lights Out During Migration Season
太阳城娱乐 Scientists Encourage Lights Out During Migration Season
To reduce hazards during bird migration periods, our Owl family can help by turning off lights and closing blinds at night.
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2024 ECOS Publication Grant Supports Novel Harmful Algae Blooms Study
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We invite faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students from any organizational unit within 太阳城娱乐 to become an affiliate member of the School.
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Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology’
Frontiers in Science’ Public Lecture Series Presents ‘Unlocking the Code of Life: A Community Conversation on the Promises of Biotechnology
Hear from leading experts on how biotechnology is shaping the future of health on Jan 29. Register today for this free event!
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ECOS Director Delivers Keynote Speech at 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit
ECOS Director Delivers Keynote Speech at 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit
Steven Vollmer, Ph.D., ECOS director, delivered a keynote speech at the summit, highlighting the threats to coral reefs from diseases and rising ocean temperatures as urgent indicators of climate change. ECOS staff showcased...
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World-Class Expertise, Local Impact:  Florida Atlantic ‘School of the Environment’ Drives Solutions at Climate Leadership Summit
World-Class Expertise, Local Impact: Florida Atlantic ‘School of the Environment’ Drives Solutions at Climate Leadership Summit
Join ECOS at the 17th annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, Dec. 16-17, themed “Roots of Resilience: Cultivating a Sustainable Future.”
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太阳城娱乐 Scientists Explain Florida’s Flash Flooding Events from Late October Storm
太阳城娱乐 Scientists Explain Florida’s Flash Flooding Events from Late October Storm
Assistant geosciences professors reveal what caused the historic Oct. 26 storm that drenched Palm Beach County, including 太阳城娱乐's Boca Raton campus.
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Events
BY THE NUMBERS:
250+
Affiliate
Members
150+
Graduate Students
Across 太阳城娱乐
100+
Faculty from
Six Colleges

SIX COLLEGES, ONE MISSION:
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
College of Education

Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College

College of Engineering and Computer Science

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