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.
Xavier University of Louisiana is making history by hosting its first-ever mathematics research conference during its centennial year. The Bayou Arithmetic Research Days (BARD 5) will take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the university's growing prominence in STEM fields and solidifying Xavier's position as a STEM leader.
Academics
As part of its yearlong 100th-anniversary fête, Xavier University of Louisiana will host its Centennial Gala on May 8 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, presented by Ochsner Health. This event will be elegant and joyous and pay homage to a century of excellence and community impact. It will honor the historic legacy and ongoing contributions of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament and President Emeritus Dr. Norman C. Francis. Renowned actor and comedian Bill Bellamy will host, R&B/soul legend Jeffrey Osborne will perform, and journalist Bryant Gumbel will bring greetings.
Community Engagement
For 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has empowered its students to create a more just and humane society through their careers. One of the ways it has accomplished this is through research and development that has had an impact, particularly on the communities that it serves. Xavier University of Louisiana now proudly joins the ranks of distinguished institutions across the country by being awarded a Research Colleges and Universities (RCU) designation in the newly restructured Carnegie classifications. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the university's growing research capacity and recognizes Xavier as an emerging leader in higher education research.
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