»Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Schmid College of Science and Technology, where our internationally acclaimed team of teachers, scholars and researchers are committed to teaching, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of scientific leaders.

Our undergraduate and graduate students explore a broad range of modern scientific disciplines using cutting-edge approaches ranging from advanced lab techniques to in silico computational analyses to remote fieldwork. Advances in science and technology require crossing conventional disciplinary barriers; from day one, our Grand Challenges Initiative program encourages our undergraduate students to address societal questions in collaborative, interdisciplinary teams. To ensure our students and faculty remain at the scientific forefront, all have access to extensive lab spaces with modern instrumentation and the support of an exceptional staff infrastructure in the Keck Center for Science and Engineering. Opportunities for student-faculty research, external internships, professional development, networking, and study abroad experiences allow Schmid students to further personalize their education at Chapman. By experiencing a learning and research environment that integrates classroom and lab work, our students graduate well-prepared for a broad range of careers. As they go on to their post-graduate pursuits, they continue to lead the way in pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge, discovery, and technological innovation.

It is an exciting time for Schmid College. As a member of the Chapman faculty for over 20 years, I am honored to step into the role of Schmid College’s Interim Dean. In my time here, I have taught countless classes, published scientific manuscripts with students as lead or co-authors, raised over $4 million in external funding for research and outreach initiatives, directed the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, launched a summer REU program, and mentored over one hundred students in my own research lab. These experiences and the support of my colleagues have prepared me well to serve Schmid College and advance Chapman’s mission of providing personalized education of distinction for all students.

I encourage you to explore our degree offerings and the opportunities available both within our college and across Chapman’s campuses. Please feel free to reach out to me at cskim@chapman.edu with any questions.                                                           

Christopher Kim, Ph.D.
Interim Dean of Schmid College of Science and Technology