About the College of Chemical and Life Sciences

With some 3,300 students, 125 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, and facilities in more than eight buildings on the College Park campus of the University of Maryland, the College of Chemical and Life Sciences has a lot going on. Our faculty and students are working on a broad array of research topics in the chemical and life sciences, including genomics, ecological sustainability, host-pathogen interactions, nanoscience and biomaterials, and sensory neuroscience.

Start here to orient yourself to the college's programs and people:

• Letter from Dean Norma Allewell
• College Administration
  The school's administration can help explain the school's activities and organization and point you toward additional resources and people who can help you find what you need.
• Board of Visitors
  As leaders in the public and private sectors, the board advises, advocates, and serves as liaisons for the College.
• Departments, Institutes, and Centers
  Learn how the school is organized and learn whom to contact for further exploration.
• Facts and Figures
  Get the big picture with statistics, rankings and history. Learn about our core capabilities, degrees offered, research, notable alumni, and more.
• Significant Accomplishments
  Read about recent honors earned by our faculty, staff, students and alumni in our quarterly e-newsletter.