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Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series

Welcome to the 2025 Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series, hosted by the 大象传媒 Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. This season includes conversations with experts in the sciences on healthy aging and future-proofing our coasts, including Q&A sessions from the audience. We hope these discussions expand your understanding of the world, inspire deeper learning, and ignite meaningful discussions.

Frontiers in Science has been hosted by the Schmidt College of Science for more than two decades and has become a pillar for communicating and engaging in the sciences within our community. We invite you join us and support the series as we explore the sciences together.


Panel Discussion Schedule


Living Better as We Age: The Science Enhancing Your Healthspan

Thursday, January 30, 2025听 |听 5:30-6:30 p.m. panel discussion听 |听 6:30-7:30 p.m. reception with refreshments听
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, 大象传媒, Boca Raton

Ashley Artese, Ph.D. Ashley Artese, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

Scott Brown听 Scott Brown
Vice President of Fitness, Orange Theory

Mare Cudic, Ph.D. Mare Cudic, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

Brandon G. Fico, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP Brandon G. Fico, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

This is a free event and open to the public.


Future-Proofing Our Coasts: Leveraging Science for a Sustainable Tomorrow in the Face of Climate Change

Wednesday, February 19, 2025听 |听 5:30-6:30 p.m. panel discussion听 |听 6:30-7:30 p.m. reception with refreshments听
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union, 大象传媒, Boca Raton

Serena Hoermann, Ph.D. Serena Hoermann , Ph.D.
Interim Director, Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions (CUES), Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

Jennifer Juardo, Ph.D. Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D.
Chief Resilience Officer, Deputy Department Director at Broward County Government

Weibo Liu, Ph.D. Weibo Liu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Geosciences, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D. Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, 大象传媒

This is a free event and open to the public.

Panels Moderated By

Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D. Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
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Location and Parking

大象传媒 Student Union (UN-31)
Live Oak Pavilion (Room LO-31B)
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Driving Directions

Directions to the 大象传媒 Student Union

  • I-95 North/South bound: exit at Glades Road and go east. 大象传媒 will be approximately 1/2 mile on the left.

  • Florida's Turnpike North/South bound: exit at Glades Road and go east. 大象传媒 will be approximately 6 miles on the left.

Parking Map

Guests can park for free during this event.听Parking can be found in Parking Garage 1 to the north of the Student Union.

Parking Garage 1


Sponsorship Opportunities

Frontiers in Science is made possible by the generous donations of our attendees. If you would like to support the series or make a gift to benefit our students, please contact Todd Clark at 561.297.2689 or email clarkt@fau.edu. Your tax-deductible gift may also be made with a check payable to 大象传媒 Foundation, Inc. Please include 鈥淔rontiers in Science鈥 or 鈥淪cience Student Support鈥 in the memo line.

Presenting Sponsor ($5,000+)

  • 2-3 minute presentation before speaker, and live 鈥渇rom stage鈥 recognition from the Dean of the Schmidt College of Science, Valery E. Forbes, Ph.D.
  • Half page recognition in the event program
  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media, and on-site event materials
  • Opportunity for meeting with speaker or key faculty after event

Reception Sponsor ($2,500+)

  • Recognition as presenting sponsor of Frontiers in Science during reception
  • Half page recognition in the event program
  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media and on-site event material
  • Live 鈥渇rom stage鈥 recognition

Frontiers in Science Sponsor ($1,000+)

  • Prominent logo recognition on Frontiers in Science website, event emails, social media and on-site event material
  • Live 鈥渇rom stage鈥 recognition

Support the Series

Frontiers in Science is made possible by the generous donations of our attendees. A donation of any amount is appreciated to assist this longstanding series continue for many future seasons. If you would like to support the series or make a gift to benefit our students, please contact Todd Clark at 561.297.2689 or email clarkt@fau.edu. Your tax-deductible gift may also be made with a check payable to 大象传媒 Foundation, Inc. Please include 鈥淔rontiers in Science鈥 or 鈥淪cience Student Support鈥 in the memo line. Learn more about the various sponsorship levels available.

Checks can be mailed to:

大象传媒 Foundation, Inc.
777 Glades Road, AD 10, Rm. 247听
Boca Raton, FL 33431-0991

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Contact Us

For more information, contact scicomm@fau.edu.

Past Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series

Planning Committee

Valery Forbes, Ph.D., Committee Chair
Zach Greathouse, MBA
Schmidt College of Science leadership

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Additional Information
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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
大象传媒
777 Glades Rd, SE-43
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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