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    Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

    The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division cultivates, nurtures, and increases the intellectual competency of students pursuing careers and advanced studies in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, psychology, and the health professions.

    51ÉçÇø The STEM Division

    Students’ intellectual development and enriched learning experience are supported through rigorous and relevant instruction, exceptional learning, and state-of-the-art research training through intentional pedagogy, impactful mentorship, and commitment to community service.

    • Overview

      Overview

      The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division cultivates, nurtures, and increases the intellectual competency of students pursuing careers and advanced studies in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, psychology, and the health professions.

      Students’ intellectual development and enriched learning experience are supported through rigorous and relevant instruction, exceptional learning, and state-of-the-art research training through intentional pedagogy, impactful mentorship, and commitment to community service.

      The STEM Division prepares students by promoting student engagement and success through a learning environment that supports and facilitates inquiry, discovery, and innovation.
      In addition, the STEM Division develops an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for advanced studies and future careers that build upon STEM disciplines. The STEM Division develops future leaders who are innovators and problem solvers, with a cultural and social consciousness of global problems that affect modern society. Students who graduate with majors in the STEM Division influence technological, social, and political decisions that address critical global challenges.

    • Departments and Programs

      Our division offers six departments and four programs, including…

      • Biology Department
      • Chemistry Department
      • Computer Science Department
      • Dual Degree Engineering Program
      • Mathematics Department
      • Military Science Program
      • Physics Department
      • Psychology Department
      • Public Health Program
      • Software Engineering Program
    • Majors

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      Choose the STEM path for you.

      Students who graduate with majors in the STEM Division influence technological, social, and political decisions that address critical global challenges. 

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Computer Science
      • Kinesiology 
      • Mathematics
      • Physics
      • Psychology
      • Software Engineering

    Overview

    The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division cultivates, nurtures, and increases the intellectual competency of students pursuing careers and advanced studies in biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, psychology, and the health professions.

    Students’ intellectual development and enriched learning experience are supported through rigorous and relevant instruction, exceptional learning, and state-of-the-art research training through intentional pedagogy, impactful mentorship, and commitment to community service.

    The STEM Division prepares students by promoting student engagement and success through a learning environment that supports and facilitates inquiry, discovery, and innovation.
    In addition, the STEM Division develops an interdisciplinary curriculum that prepares students for advanced studies and future careers that build upon STEM disciplines. The STEM Division develops future leaders who are innovators and problem solvers, with a cultural and social consciousness of global problems that affect modern society. Students who graduate with majors in the STEM Division influence technological, social, and political decisions that address critical global challenges.

    Our division offers six departments and four programs, including…

    • Biology Department
    • Chemistry Department
    • Computer Science Department
    • Dual Degree Engineering Program
    • Mathematics Department
    • Military Science Program
    • Physics Department
    • Psychology Department
    • Public Health Program
    • Software Engineering Program
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    Choose the STEM path for you.

    Students who graduate with majors in the STEM Division influence technological, social, and political decisions that address critical global challenges. 

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Kinesiology 
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • Software Engineering
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    STEM in Action

    51ÉçÇø students win Zillow's HBCU Hackathon with an app that flags looming affordability challenges for renters.

    How We’re Doing

    #1 “51ÉçÇø is the #1 producer of Black male graduates in Mathematics among HBCUs. *
    #1 51ÉçÇø is the #1 producer of Black male graduates in physical sciences among HBCUs. *
    #1 51ÉçÇø is the #1 producer of Black male graduates in statistics among HBCUs. *
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    Meet the Dean

    Dr. Eddie Red has previously served as Mathematics and Computational Science Division chair, department chair of physics & dual-degree engineering, a principal investigator for more than one Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration award, and director of the NuMaSS (Nuclear, Materials, and Space Science) Summer Enrichment Program for K-12 students.

    Meet Our Division Leaders

    Our office is located in Wheeler Hall.

    Dr. Eddie Red, Division Dean
    Gabrielle Bell, Assistant to the Dean

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    Dr. Lawrence Blumer
    Interim Department Chair
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    Dr. Juana Mendenhall
    W.E. Massey Endowed Chair
    Department Chair, Chemistry

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    Dr. Alfred Watkins
    Department Chair, Computer Science

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    Dr. Curtis Clark
    Department Chair, Mathematics

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    Dr. Wesley Sims
    Department Chair, Physics and Dual Degree Engineering

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    Dr. Tina Change
    Department Chair, Psychology

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    Dr. Duane Jackson
    Associate Department Chair, Psychology

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    Dr. Ajit Samaraighne
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    Dr. Jeffrey Handy
    Director, Office of Science Training

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    Dr. Derrick Bryan
    Executive Director, HBCU STEM Undergraduate Success Research Center
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    Dr. Kinnis Gosha
    Hortenius L. Chenault Ednowed Chair
    Executive Director, Center for Broadening Particiaption in Caomputing
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    Cynthia Trawick
    Program Director, Public Health Science
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    Capt. Jesus Rodriguez
    Program Director, Naval Science