| Abstract | Loyola Marymount University is a liberal arts school with a student-centered focus. Except for Master of Arts in Teaching degrees in Mathematics and Natural Sciences, LMU has no science graduate program. Preparing undergraduates for graduate and professional school, as well as non-academic careers, is the goal of our science and mathematics departments. In the third year of an NSF-supported Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biology and Mathematics (UBM) program, we have developed strong collaborations between Biology and Mathematics faculty, and we are actively working towards the implementation of an undergraduate degree program. This talk will describe some of our experiences (both positive and negative) in recruiting students, building bridges, and improving course content and offerings. |
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