<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Charles E. Schmidt College of Science</title><link>https://calendar.fau.edu/department/college-of-science/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Charles E. Schmidt College of Science</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:18:36 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>May 15, 2026: Valerie Nicole Tovar Biology Master&apos;s Thesis Proposal at John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Loggerhead Sea Turtles Spatial Ecology and Coral Reef Habitat Usage Along the Northernmost Area of Florida's Coral Reef</p>

<p>Advisor:  Dr. Andia Chaves Fonnegra</p>

<p>Committee:  Dr. Sarah Milton and Dr. Liberty Boyd</p>

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<p>A new student organization to connect Charles E. Schmidt College of Science graduate students with entrepreneurs, innovators, industry professionals, academics, and professionals across diverse sectors, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and career readiness.</p>

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<p>You are invited to the first FAU Grad SciBridge Networking Mixer</p>

<p>Connect with dynamic industry professionals and strengthen your networking skills.</p>

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<p>Confirmed Industry Speakers</p>

<p>Rachael Atlee, Vice President of Operations, Akron BioJeannette Beitra, Senior Director of Product Launch, ModMedMiguel Lopez-Toledano, Ph.D. Medical Director, CDMA, Neurelis, Inc.Omar Sial, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Human Continuum Inc. </p>

<p>Refreshments provided</p>

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<p>Please RSVP to Jessica Hibberd at <a href="mailto:jlewis92@fau.edu">jlewis92@fau.edu</a> to confirm your attendance.</p>

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<p>Committee Chair: Michael W. McCoy, Ph.D.</p>

<p>Committee Members: L. Holly Sweat, Ph.D., Krista A. McCoy, Ph.D., and Jacob S. Francis, Ph.D.</p>

<p>Date: 5/29/2026 at 1;00 PM</p>

<p>In person: Florida Atlantc University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic  Institute, Edwin A. Link Building and High Bay (B-4), Room 246</p>

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