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.

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.

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Division of Sciences news

NPU Biomedical Sciences Student Named Lincoln Laureate

Sofia Grivot Volkmann, a North Park senior studying chemistry, has been named the 2025 Lincoln …

nursing student working with monitors

North Park Nursing Student Finds Her Calling at Lurie Children’s

North Park student Valeria Román has spent ample time in hospitals, training to become a nurse.

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 …