About the College

The Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM) was founded in 1964 as one of the first two colleges of the new Dayton Campus of Miami University and Ohio State University. In 1964, CoSM was known as the College of Science and Engineering; in 1985, engineering was spun off and the College of Science and Mathematics remained one of the largest colleges on campus.

The Dean of the CoSM is Dr. Michele Wheatly. Dr. Wheatly became Dean in July 2002 after serving as Chair of the WSU Department of Biological Sciences for 10 years. (Read her complete biography...)

Past Deans of CoSM include, Robert Weisman (2001-2002, Interim), Roger Gilpin (1996-2001), Marc Low (1991-1996), Richard Millman (1986-1991), John Rossmiller (1984-1986, Interim), Brian Hutchings (1974-1984), and Robert Conley.

Currently, CoSM offers seven undergraduate programs (including 9 majors and 8 minors), 14 graduate programs, and 3 Ph.D. programs. There are approximately 145 faculty within the college. In the Fall of 2003, there were 1538 registered students in the college (1212 undergraduate). Of the 1212 undergraduates, 762 are women. The largest departments in the college in the fall of 2003 were Biological Science and Psychology. There are approximately 145 faculty within the college. COSM has averaged over $5 million per year in externally funded research over the past 5 years.

CoSM reaches every student at WSU with one of more of its classes whether or not they are a science or mathematics major. General education requirements specify the requisite mathematics and science classes.