the Board of Regents as the most outstanding undergraduate research program in the state and offers students the opportunity to learn science by doing science.

It is an honor for me to lead one of the most dynamic and exciting Colleges in the Georgia University System. I come to Kennesaw with a non-traditional background for an academic dean after three years as Department Head of Chemistry & Biochemistry at South Dakota State University. Most of my professional experience is in the industrial and business sectors where I began my career as a Research Scientist, became a Research Director and subsequently Vice President of Research & Development for two Fortune-100 companies. I have also started up two companies; one in the computer industry and another involved with the acquisition of privately-held companies.

As many of our students will experience during their lifetimes, I am in my fifth career; two of which did not exist when I graduated from college. My goal at Kennesaw State University is to create an atmosphere in our college where both our students and our faculty can realize their full potential, and grow personally as well as professionally. It is more important than ever before that all students gain an understanding of the role of science and mathematics in their lives. For students majoring in a science-based discipline, it is essential that they acquire a good understanding of basic concepts and how these principles are applied in practice. Since most of our scientific knowledge is becoming obsolete within five or ten years, our students must gain perpetual learning skills during their undergraduate years. We prepare our students to compete and grow in a global economy. These are important priorities in your education at Kennesaw State.

If you select a degree program in our college, you will receive what we truly believe is the best undergraduate education the University System of Georgia has to offer. If you are serious about your education, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and savvy to compete effectively in the job market. Through the many co-op experiences or internships available within our college, you will gain practical experience in the workplace that many times leads directly to professional employment upon graduation. Finally, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the most technologically-advanced classrooms in the state, designed to enhance student learning and provide you the best possible learning environment.

Our home page is structured for prospective students to gain access to specific information about our Departments, Degree Granting Programs, Faculty, Coop/Internship opportunities, Admissions information and the strengths of our college. Please peruse our web pages at length.

We thank you for your interest in the College of Science & Mathematics and Kennesaw State University. And please, let us know if there is any other information that could be helpful in your selection of a university for your education. You can email questions directly to: info@science.kennesaw.edu

Sincerely,

Laurence I. Peterson, Dean