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.
In the bustling corridors of academia, surrounded by the hushed whispers of ambition and dreams, one name echoes with a resounding triumph – Tatum Register. A sophomore Political Science major, Tatum has not only etched her name in the annals of academic excellence but has soared to new heights with a prestigious accolade: the 2024 Critical Language Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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Xavier alumnus, Henry A. Grant, Jr. (‘75), is a 2024 Warren Easton Charter High School Hall of Fame inductee. Selection to the high school’s Hall of Fame is based upon outstanding contributions and demonstrated love for Warren Easton.
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In the tapestry of healthcare discourse, certain threads are often overlooked, their significance underestimated, or simply overshadowed by more prominent concerns. One such thread, crucial yet frequently marginalized, is the mental health of elderly Black individuals. However, four Xavierites, instilled with the university’s mission of promoting a more just and humane society like the thousands of alums who came before them, are determined to shed light on the importance of health equity for the elderly, especially those from communities who have been historically marginalized and underserved.
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