The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. The scenic waterfront campus is located next to theJohn F. Kennedy Library, with easy access to downtown Boston. The College of Science and Mathematics takes a singular approach to science education for a unique student body. We believe that enhanced instruction improves student success, and our undergraduate and graduate programs offer abundant opportunities to participate in independent, productive research, such as in our School for the Environment, which is housed within the college.