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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Science and Mathematics

Division of Science and Mathematics

DSAM

Welcome to the Division of Sciences and Mathematics

Discover the World of Science & Mathematics

The Division believes that a solid understanding of mathematics and the sciences is an essential part of a comprehensive education. Our coursework provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills, as well as a sense of responsibility for the wise and intelligent use of world resources.

Explore Our Majors & Degrees

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics – We offer academic programs in these major disciplines.

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Experience Science Firsthand

Our faculty members provide superior education and innovative research opportunities, allowing students to experience science through hands-on learning. Our students work closely with the faculty, receiving a high level of personal attention and guidance, which is one of our main points of pride. We are also home to the UDC STEM Center for Research and Development.

A Path to Success

DSAM graduates have a high success rate in graduate and professional school admissions, as well as in securing employment within their areas of study. Explore our offerings and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

Join Our Community

We invite you to join us on this journey of discovery. Our goal is not only to help you succeed academically but to provide additional training and research experiences to help you reach your full potential.

Beckman Scholars Program

Beckman Scholars Program and UDC logos

The Division of Science and Math program has been selected as a 2024 Beckman Scholars Program awardee. Funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the Beckman Scholars Program at UDC seeks to foster the next generation of creative thinkers by stimulating, encouraging, and supporting research by outstanding undergraduates who have demonstrated the desire and potential for becoming future scientific leaders. This mentorship research program is for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or related interdisciplinary combinations.

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STEM Center

At UDC, we believe that your academic journey should focus just as much on your learning experience as it does your personal ideas and innovations. To ensure that these aspects of your education are nurtured, we established the NSF-funded STEM Center for Research and Development. Since 2004, the STEM Center has played a crucial role in our STEM disciplines, providing undergraduate students with easy access to our state-of-the-art laboratories, in addition to mentoring and tutoring services, to help enhance the program’s educational offerings. 

Deeply tied to our university’s educational ecosystem, the Center is sure to be an integral part of your academic journey. Through the help of the STEM Center, you will receive the support you need to more easily obtain hands-on research experience, which has become increasingly important in today’s competitive job market.  

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Contact Us

Xueqing Song
Division Chair
Van Ness Campus, Building 44
[email protected]
202-274-7425
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