Welcome from the Department Chair

Welcome to the Department of Sciences and Mathematics website. Our department includes the disciplines Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Microbiology as well as offering coursework in physics. Excellent faculty and facilities provide students with a wide range of outstanding learning opportunities. The faculty is a strong and diverse group of individuals from across the United States and abroad who have chosen to teach at MUW because they truly love teaching and working with students. 

Recently renovated Parkinson Hall is the home of the Department of Sciences and Mathematics. We have excellent laboratory facilities including laboratories solely designated for faculty-student research projects. The faculty will challenge you, and when you graduate, you will be well prepared for the next step in your life, whether it be graduate school, medical school, pharmacy school, teaching, industry, or other employment.

The W provides a wide range of great opportunities in the Sciences and in Mathematics. I hope that you will take the time to learn more about both MUW and the Department of Sciences and Mathematics. Questions related to the admission process can be directed to the Office of Admissions at (877) 462-8439 (toll free) or admissions@muw.edu. If you have questions about Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Microbiology, please feel free to contact the department office at (662) 329-7376 or (877) 462-8439 ext. 7376 (toll free).

~ Dr. Dorothy Kerzel


Department of Sciences and Mathematics
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College Street, MUW-100
Columbus, MS 39701
(662) 329-7376

Fax (662) 329-7238