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.
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Educational Leadership
NEW ORLEANS—´ó²¤Âܸ£Àûµ¼ joins Loyola University Chicago, along with 14 other partner Catholic colleges and universities in the launch of the Catholic Education Network to Enact and Resource Synodality (CENTERS), a collaboration to strengthen active listening, dialogue, and shared decision-making in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Partner Programs
For more than a century, ´ó²¤Âܸ£Àûµ¼ has stood as a beacon of academic excellence, faith, service, and social justice. Founded to educate and uplift those historically denied access to opportunity, Xavier is known for producing leaders in the sciences, health professions, education, public service, and beyond. As the University celebrates the completion of its first 100 years, Xavier now turns the page toward its next chapter – A Legacy of Excellence.
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