Welcome to the College of Sciences and Mathematics

Stewart W. Schneller 
Dean College of Sciences and Mathematics 

Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
246 Sciences Center Classroom Building
Office - [334] 844-5737 
Fax - [334] 844-5748 
E-mail: schnest@mail.auburn.edu

I am honored to serve as Dean of this dynamic college and its exciting and talented team of students, faculty, researchers, advisors, and supporting staff that functions in the true Auburn spirit of academic excellence. The College is comprised of 5 departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics. The College is one of the largest at Auburn with more than 2,000 undergraduate students and 125 M.S. and 150 Ph.D. students studying curricula offered by the College. There are 150 faculty and the College occupies 11 buildings. I encourage you to use this page to explore our College. The addresses herein (e-mail and otherwise) are for you to use to contact us so that we can tell you more about the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

Marie W. Wooten 
Associate Dean for Research 
Professor of Biological Sciences
248 Sciences Center Classroom Building
Office: (334) 844-9226 
Fax: (334) 844-9234 
E-mail: mwwooten@acesag.auburn.edu

As the Associate Dean for Research, I promote and facilitate the research efforts of faculty in the five COSAM departments. This office provides information to faculty on grant and contract opportunities, assists faculty in proposal development, and maintains grant and contract records for the college. This office also serves as an interface between the college and Office of Vice President for Research. In addition to research, faculty in the college are involved in instructional and outreach projects that are funded by outside agencies. Outside funding for research/instructional/outreach activities equal approximately $5 million annually, and comes mainly through grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, United States Department of Agriculture, Air Force, Office of Naval Research, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and others. The web pages for the COSAM departments can be consulted for more information on major research programs and research interests of individual faculty. 

Lawrence C. Wit 
Associate Dean College of Sciences and Mathematics 
Professor of Biological Sciences
249 Sciences Center Classroom Building 
Office - [334] 844-4269 
Fax - [334] 844-5748 
E-mail: witlawr@mail.auburn.edu

As the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, I have the privilege of associating with Auburn's most treasured resource--its students. As an Auburn student you will have the opportunity to have a world class education. Through associations with our dedicated faculty, our staff, and other students you will have ample opportunity to become a truly educated person. Our former students have had enormous success whether that be as an astronaut, a CEO, a health professional, or a scholar. Let me encourage you to use the advising resources that are available at this site and in our office. If there is any way that I can make the Auburn experience better for you, do not hesitate to ask. 

Velma Becton Richardson

Associate Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
240A Sciences Center Classroom Building
Office - [334] 844-4247

Fax - [334] 844-4661
E-mail: vbr0001@auburn.edu

As Associate Dean for Diversity, I provide leadership in planning, promoting and implementing programs for the recruitment, enrollment, retention, recognition and career planning of undergraduate and graduate students with multicultural backgrounds. The Drop-In Center is the major venue by which we channel our efforts to provide sustained and comprehensive student support to facilitate outstanding academic achievement and leadership development. Programs and initiatives that undergird our efforts include Summer Bridge Program, Workshops for Excellence, Peer Mentoring, Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Alabama Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate, and the Future Science, Engineering and Mathematics Faculty Club. I also assist departments in the identification, recruitment and retention of faculty from underrepresented groups and serve as the liaison to the Associate Provost for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. If you are a current or prospective minority student interested in enrolling in a course of study offered in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, please contact me for any assistance you might need. We are here to attract, retain and support a vibrant population of individuals of diverse races and ethnicities in a friendly and engaging environment as they pursue a rigorous program of study in the sciences and mathematics. The academic success of all students remains our highest priority!

Mary Lou Ewald
Outreach Director, College of Sciences and Mathematics
112 Tichenor Hall 
Office - [334] 844-5745 
Fax - [334] 844-5748 
E-mail: ewaldml@mail.auburn.edu

As Outreach Director for COSAM, I coordinate programs, such as Science Olympiad, Science in Motion, and Y.E.S., designed to enhance K-12 student interest and knowledge in fields of science and mathematics. Additionally, many of our outreach programs, such as Alabama Operation Chemistry and Physics, Pasco Institute, and GAVRT, focus on K-12 teacher training and enrichment. It is our mission to not only increase student interest in science and math careers, but also to promote the level of science and technological literacy needed by all citizens for day-to-day living and decision making in the new millennium. The College of Sciences and Mathematics is highly committed to local, regional, statewide, and national science and math outreach efforts. For program specifics, please consult the COSAM Outreach web page.

Tin-Yau Tam
Professor of Mathematics & Director of Assessment and Planning of COSAM
200 Parker Hall
Office - [334] 844-6572 
Fax - [334] 844-6555 
E-mail: tamtiny@auburn.edu

As the Director of Assessment and Planning, I coordinate the development of the comprehensive short term and long term plans for the College and, for this purpose, serve as liaison between the departments and the College office and between the College office and the University administration. I also direct the assessment of these plans and use the assessments to recommend how the plans can be modified to meet changing university and college goals and objectives. The current College plans can be found at here.

I also managed the College's preparation for the SACS reaffirmation visit to the university in 2003. In this role, I worked with the departmental coordinators, the Dean's office and the university coordinating committee.