Current Students

College Park Scholars is a community of twelve interdisciplinary living-learning programs for academically talented first and second year students. Each program focuses on a specific theme and offers specially designed courses and experiences that relate to its theme. Students in College Park Scholars take classes together and live together in selected residence halls.

Life Sciences, sponsored by the College of Chemical and Life Sciences, is designed to give students exposure to various scientific fields and provide hands on experience to enhance personal, academic, and professional development. The program is proud to enroll nearly 100 students each year, and remains one of the largest programs in College Park Scholars. Students in the program represent a variety of majors and interests, though majority are in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences.

Understanding the importance of inter-disciplinary learning, Life Sciences merges inside-the-classroom experiences with outside-the-classroom opportunities. During both years of the program, students enroll in a colloquium that introduces them to current scientific issues and helps them to explore personal interests. Students connect what they have learned in class with practical experiences such as field trips, lab visits, internships, and international travel.

Life Sciences is committed to fostering an excellent living-learning experience for its students, and we are confident that it provides wonderful and beneficial opportunities.