With a full-time faculty of about 160, the Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences seeks to expand our physical and mathematical understanding of the universe, from its microscopic substructure to its largest structures, from our own Earth to the edge of the universe and the beginning of time. The language used is mathematical. Discovery and understanding advance by the interplay between theory and experiment or observation.
Undergraduate majors include applied mathematics, astrophysics, earth science, geology, geophysics, mathematics, physical science, physics, and statistics. Undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research with faculty in all disciplines.
In a recent National Research Council report, the overall ranking of Berkeley's doctoral programs in the physical sciences was number one.
Dean Frances Hellman
Dean and Staff
Dean: Frances Hellman
Director of Academic Administration: Vinaya Gokarn
Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration: Wanda Nieters
Assistant Dean of Development, Development and College Relations: Maria Hjelm
Director Diversity Programs: Colette Patt
Divisional Program Associate: Ashlee Baylis
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Academic Departments
Astronomy |
Chair Josh Bloom |
Earth and Planetary Science |
Chair Michael Manga |
Mathematics |
Chair Michael Hutchings |
Physics |
Chair James Analytis |
Statistics |
Chair Sandrine Dudoit |
Related Units
- Berkeley Atmospheric Sciences Center*
- Berkeley Center for Theoretical Physics
- Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics
- Berkeley Nanosciences & Nanoengineering Institute (BNNI)
- Berkeley Seismological Laboratory (BSL)*
- CalTeach
- Center for Integrative Planetary Science*
- Center for Quantum Coherent Science
- Computer Science Major in the College of Letters & Science
- Graduate Group in Science & Mathematics Education
- Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
- Mathematical Sciences Research Institute
- Radio Astronomy Laboratory*
- Science @ Cal
- Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL)
- Theoretical Astrophysics Center*
- Astronomy Computing Facility
- Earth & Planetary Science Shops
- Physics Shops
- Statistics Laboratory
In addition, the College of Letters & Science offers an interdisciplinary major in chemistry (in cooperation with the College of Chemistry), as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (in cooperation with the College of Engineering). The College also offers a variety of additional interdisciplinary major and minor programs through Undergraduate and Interdisciplinary Studies.
*Reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research
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