Who Are We?

The Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MAPS) is the largest division on campus, consisting of the departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, and the Dual Degree Engineering Program. It offers many programs of study, research opportunities, professional training and service-learning activities, and provides a pathway for students towards successful scientific and health-profession careers (in medicine, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science, physics, biochemistry, and chemistry). With over 50 faculty members and 700 students, MAPS students can always count on faculty and peer mentoring and support. All departments in the Division are located in close proximity in the Norman C. Francis Science Building, providing the faculty, staff, and students many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and interactions.

The Division is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen careers. The Division's faculty are world-renowned experts in their fields, and they are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students. The Division also offers a variety of research opportunities, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field. In addition, the Division offers a variety of professional training and service-learning activities, which help students develop the skills they need to be successful in their careers.

Whats happening on Campus

É«¿Ø´«Ã½ is proud to celebrate Olivia Downey, a senior chemistry major and PREM scholar, who has been chosen as one of just six undergraduate students in the country to speak at the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Presidential Symposium in Atlanta this spring.

Research, Student Life, Academics

É«¿Ø´«Ã½ has appointed Leslie D. Rose ‘05 as Associate Vice President of University Communications, recognizing her deep institutional knowledge and longstanding commitment to the University’s mission and future.

Faculty & Staff, Alumni News

The Vatican has announced that Fr. Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, a Vietnamese Catholic priest known for his dedicated service to poor and marginalized communities in the Mekong Delta, will be beatified on July 2, 2026.

Theology