39.6%
Women
80 Female Faculty
60.4%
Men
122 Male Faculty
21.3%
People of Color
43 Asian, Black, Hispanic
In the College of Sciences, our ODU faculty is comprised of a diverse community of outstanding scholars, collectively committed to advancing excellence in research, teaching around the globe. Our staff is well-versed in the inner workings of campus life and passionate about helping Monarchs have positive university experiences by connecting them with the information and support needed to succeed.
CoS faculty and staff pursue continuous personal and professional development by engaging in leadership and mentoring opportunities in all ranks at ODU and collaboratively play a critical role in the overall success of our students.
Serving and helping Monarchs find their place among the pride is one of our top priorities in the CoS. We actively seek to nurture talent, communicate effectively, honor diversity, and cultivate opportunities for our students.
Faculty & Staff Recognition
It's important to recognize achievements both big and small. Visit our Research Funding & Faculty Awards Nomination page for detailed application requirements for funding proposals and how to nominate a College of Sciences faculty or staff member for an award.

Research Funding & Faculty Awards Nomination

Research Grant Recipients

Faculty Award Recipients
Faculty & Staff Information

Faculty Diversity & Inclusion
Supporting the Recruitment, Retention and Development of Diverse Science Faculty.

Faculty Forms & Resources
Handbooks, guidelines, hiring information and more from ODU Academic Affairs.

Topics-Based Resource Mentorship
Information regarding mentorship eligibility and available topics.
Additional Resources:
Monday Matters
Spring 2022
- May 9, 2022: Faculty Above and Beyond Award
- May 2, 2022: COS Undergraduate Research Program
- April 25, 2022: University Award Winners
- April 18, 2022: Student Success Initiatives in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- April 11, 2022: Congratulations to College of Sciences Award Winners!
- April 4, 2022: Innovative Research Award Winners
- March 28, 2022: Sonenshine Endowed Lecture Series on March 31st
- March 14, 2022: Welcome Don Solomon, COS Machinist
- February 28, 2022: Judges needed for the VSSEF on April 9
- February 21, 2022: Data Science Bootcamp, Summer 2022
- February 14, 2022: ODU Website Updates & Redesign
- February 7, 2022: ODUonline Task Force Date
- January 24, 2022: College of Sciences Awards
- January 18, 2022: Research Funding Available from the College of Sciences
- January 10, 2022: Undergrad Research
FALL 2021
- December 20, 2021: ODU Moved Up to R1 Status
- December 13, 2021: Happy Holidays
- December 6, 2021: College of Sciences Holiday Party Thursday
- November 29, 2021: Financial Support for ODU Students & Programs
- November 15, 2021: Awards
- November 8, 2021: ODU Maritime Initiative
- November 1, 2021: Opportunity Networking Event
- October 25, 2021: Program Prioritization Final Report
- October 18, 2021: Data Science Initiatives
- October 11, 2021: Events this week
- October 4, 2021: Graduate Studies
- September 27, 2021: IT Edition
- September 20, 2021: Town hall on Thursday
- September 13, 2021: Research Resources
- August 30, 2021: Student Resources
- August 23, 2021: MSRC and communication with students
- August 16, 2021: Counseling Services
- August 9, 2021: Above and Beyond Award - Raul Briceno
- August 2, 2021: College welcome event for new faculty; President Hemphill will be attending
SPRING 2021
- April 26, 2021: New Chemistry Building Dedication
- April 12, 2021: REYES Help needed for Summer 2021
- April 5, 2021: Planning for Fall 2021
- March 29, 2021: Seeking Associate Dean Applicants
- March 22, 2021: Student Success
- March 15, 2021: Research Restart
- March 8, 2021: Career Development Services in the Sciences
- March 1, 2021: Upcoming Day of Giving
- February 22, 2021: Undergraduate Research
- February 15, 2021: Resumption of face-to-face instruction
- February 8, 2021: Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab
- February 1, 2021: Counseling Services for Students
- January 25, 2021: Welcome to Spring 2021
FALL 2020
- November 30, 2020: IT Resources
- November 23, 2020: Career Development Services
- November 16, 2020: Thank You!
- November 9, 2020: Graduate Student Success
- October 26, 2020: Teaching During the Pandemic
- October 19, 2020: Teaching during the Pandemic
- October 12, 2020: Faculty Diversity
- October 5, 2020: Research
- September 28, 2020: Development
- September 14, 2020: Communication is Key
- August 31, 2020: The Year Ahead
- August 24, 2020: REYES
- August 17, 2020: Returning to Campus Safely
- August 10, 2020: Announcement of Above and Beyond Faculty Awards