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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely on Friday, Jan. 30

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Friday, Jan. 30. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Campuses will reopen on Monday, Feb. 2.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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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 aslo 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

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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
xsong@udc.edu
202-274-7425
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