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All Crypto and Cypbersecurity students!

SFISSA Cybersecurity Conference, Hack The Flag (HTF), and Chili Cookoff, taking place September 18-19, 2026, at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC).

Conference Information

  • Registration: SFISSA HTF Registration Portal
  • Promo Code: FAUHTF26 (provides complimentary access!)
  • Dates: September 18-19, 2026
  • Location: Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC)

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Charles E. Schmidt College of Science Science Social!

For Undergraduates Students:

Dr. Eric Shaw Excellence in Science Undergraduate Research Poster Competition.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | SE-43 Science building first floor 

Eligibility for participation:
1. Degree-seeking Schmidt College of Science undergraduate students, and
2. FAU High School students conducting research under the mentorship of Schmidt College of Science faculty.

Deadline to Apply to Compete to October 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. 

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Certificate Program in Statistics

The certificate program in Statistics enables students to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study in statistics.  The required curriculum provides students with necessary statistical foundations of the field and exposes them to practical applications relevant to their chosen area of specialization.

Each course must be completed with a grade of at least "C-." The total number of credits required for this certificate is 26.  To obtain the certificate in Statistics, the student must complete the following required/elective courses:

Certificate application  
 Certificate Checklist

 Please submit the application to Dr. Lun Ching-Chang, ( Science Building; SE43, Room 222)
  changl@fau.edu


Required Courses
Calculus I MAC 2311
4
Calculus 2 MAC2312
4
Applied Statistics Lab STA4202L 1
Applied Statistics 1 STA 4234 2
Probability and Statistics 1 STA 4442 3
Choose one from this list
Probability and Statistics 2 STA 4443
3
Probability and Statistics for Engineers
STA 4032
3
Stochastic Models for Computer Science STA 4821 3
Stochastic Processes and Random Signals EEL 4541 3
Recommended mathematics courses
Calculus 3 MAC2313 4
Matrix Theory MAS 2103 3
Choose three elective courses
Intermediate Econometrics ECO 4422
3
Introduction to Queueing Theory MAP4260
3
Statistical Physics PHY 4523 4
SAS for Data and Statistical Analyses* STA 3024
3
RI: Computational Statistics* STA 4102 
3
Statistical Designs*  STA 4222
3
RI: Statistical Learning*  STA 4241
3
Applied Statistics 2*  STA 4702 3
Applied Time Series and Forecasting* STA 4853
3
Total
26

* Recommended Elective Courses*

As with all degree programs, the authoritative source for the degree requirements is the University Catalog that was in effect for the academic year in which the student entered the University. The information on this page does not supersede the Catalog. 

For information about the Certificate Program or Minor in Statistics contact:
Lun-Ching Chang, Statistics Advisor
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Science & Engineering Bldg., Room 222
Boca Raton Campus
Office Phone: 561-297-3351
Email: changl@fau.edu