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Pioneering Excellence in Research and Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hampton University School of Science’s mission and vision is to provide quality and rigorous instructional programs, conduct discipline-specific research, engage in service, and demonstrate leadership. An integral part of our mission is to educate our students based on our commitment to ethics in education and sustained excellence. With a collaborative team of interdisciplinary faculty members, we implement state-of-the-art pedagogy and innovative technologies to promote and cultivate students with competence, integrity, and compassion. Our graduates are well-prepared for professional, scientific and academic careers with applicable skills to compete for direct entry into the workforce and graduate and professional programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vision of the School of Science is to be recognized nationally and internationally as a leader for academic and scientific excellence, creativity, and integrity, while preparing students to diversify the STEM workforce and contribute globally to society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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