About The College of Science and Technology

Our History

On July 1, 2012, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Arts and Sciences was formally divided into the College of Science and Technology, and the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. The College of Science and Technology houses the following departments:

Mission/Vision

The College of Science and Technology is dedicated to preparing our students to be scholars and leaders by providing an open atmosphere where students encounter patient and fair individuals who are caring, passionate, and vested in their success. Our faculty will use relevant techniques and pedagogy to strengthen student capability in solving problems independently, thereby producing responsible citizens focused on contributing to science and technology to enhance society.

Faculty & Staff

Office of the Dean Team

Dean of College of Science and Technology
Richard Alo, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Activities:
Pierre Ngnepieba, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs:
Richard Long, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Academic Programs:
Ms. Novella Franklin
Administrative Assistant:
Ms. Gloria Williams
Office Manager:
Vacant
Assistant Director, Premedical Advisement Program:
Mr. Fran Scott, M.Ed.
Director, Academic Support initiatives:
Ms. Lisa McClelland, Ed.D.
Coordinator of Communications & Recruitment:
Mr. Frederick Simmons, M.S.
Graduate Coordinator & Title III:
Vacant
Associate Director - Florida-Georgia Louis B. Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation:
Vacant

Department of Biology:
Lekan Latinwo, Ph.D. | Chair
Office Manager Kathleen Lanier
Location: Suite 200 Dyson Pharmacy
P: (850) 599-3907
Department of Chemistry:
James Bouyer, Ph.D. | Chair
Office Manager Ciara Henderson
Location: 208 Jones Hall
P: (850) 599-3638
Department of Computer and Information Sciences:
Edward Jones, Ph.D. | Interim Chair
Office Manager Myra Gurley
Location: 308 Benjamin Banneker 308 Tech - A
P: (850) 599-3530
Department of Mathematics:
Ajith Gunarathne, Ph.D.
Office Manager Akilah Tettey
Location: 314 Jackson Davis
P: (850) 599-3595
Department of Physics:
Bidhan C. Saha, Ph.D. | Interim Chair
Office Manager Ms. Sonja Richardson
Location: 111 Jones Hall
P: (850) 599-3470