Dean’s Corner

Dean, College of Science

Science is impacting society today unlike any time in recent history. Mathematicians and scientists guided us through the pandemic, and the vaccines–scientific triumphs in their own right –are leading us out of it. We will continue to harness the power of science for the betterment of humanity. Many of our faculty and students are at the forefront of these efforts.

Celebrating Convocation in Rice-Eccles Stadium, joined by the Class of 2021 and their families, was the highlight of my entire year. Looking out onto our graduates, I was inspired by the challenges they overcame to be sitting on that field, and by the perseverance that unlocked the potential in each of them.

Many of you contributed this year to support our students, and for that I am truly grateful. Because of your generosity, we awarded dozens of emergency scholarships to students affected by the pandemic, enabling them to stay in school on a path to graduation. We will continue to provide emergency funding for students in need over the coming months.

The College is eagerly anticipating the arrival of a new class of entering students on campus this fall. Our labs are ready and our lecture halls are waiting. This incoming class has already proven their resiliency, and I cannot wait to see what they will accomplish once they are on campus. Amidst great challenges–and motivated by them–scientific progress continues.

Peter E. Trapa

Dean, College of Science