Division of Sciences
STEM at 91Ó°ÊÓ is experiential. Students learn side-by-side with caring faculty, utilize state-of-the-art technology, and engage in hands-on learning opportunities on and off campus.
Pre-professional tracks
Certificates
Experience science
With a hands-on academic approach, experiential learning opportunities seamlessly integrate into the curriculum through:
- Smart classrooms and laboratories, including a cadaver lab
- One-on-one research with faculty
- Field experience in Chicago, nationally, and internationally
- Training in our lab safety program
- Working as a teaching assistant, tutor, writing advisor, or laboratory assistant
- Career preparation via pre-professional tracks
Faculty Profile
Dr. Matthew Schau
Dr. Matthew Schau is the associate dean of the Division of Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. At 91Ó°ÊÓ, he enjoys getting to know his students and engaging with them in and out of the classroom and laboratory.
Division of Sciences news
Stories
NPU Alumna Brings Damaged Clothing Back to Life
Has your dog ever left a tear in your favorite puffer jacket? Or has your pants’ zipper gotten …
News
NPU Biomedical Sciences Student Named Lincoln Laureate
Sofia Grivot Volkmann, a 91Ó°ÊÓ senior studying chemistry, has been named the 2025 Lincoln …
Stories
91Ó°ÊÓ Nursing Student Finds Her Calling at Lurie Children’s
91Ó°ÊÓ student Valeria Román has spent ample time in hospitals, training to become a nurse.
Stories
NPU Alumna Brings Damaged Clothing Back to Life
Has your dog ever left a tear in your favorite puffer jacket? Or has your pants’ zipper gotten …
News
NPU Biomedical Sciences Student Named Lincoln Laureate
Sofia Grivot Volkmann, a 91Ó°ÊÓ senior studying chemistry, has been named the 2025 Lincoln …
Stories
91Ó°ÊÓ Nursing Student Finds Her Calling at Lurie Children’s
91Ó°ÊÓ student Valeria Román has spent ample time in hospitals, training to become a nurse.