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
News
Recent 91Ó°ÊÓ Graduates Receive Biology Research Awards
91Ó°ÊÓ biology students placed first and third at the TriBeta NC-1 District Research …
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 …
News
Recent 91Ó°ÊÓ Graduates Receive Biology Research Awards
91Ó°ÊÓ biology students placed first and third at the TriBeta NC-1 District Research …
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 …