Division of Sciences
STEM at North Park 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 North Park, he enjoys getting to know his students and engaging with them in and out of the classroom and laboratory.
Division of Sciences news
Spring 2025 Dean’s List
Congratulations to the students who made the spring 2025 dean’s list.
North Park Hires Advisor to Support and Retain First-Year STEM Students
North Park University has received a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation to …
North Park, Northwestern Launch Synthetic Biology Internship Program
The universities have launched an internship program where North Park students will intern at …