Welcome to Carleton and to the Faculty of Science. I hope those of you who joined us for the first time this year are having  a successful year. When I first arrived on campus in the summer of 2010, I was struck by how friendly and supportive everyone was. I hope you are experiencing the same enthusiasm and commitment that I continue to see in my dealings with our faculty, staff, and students.

The Faculty of Science has so much to offer in addition to its excellent academic programs. It undertakes ground-breaking research and hosts public lectures, bi-weekly science cafés, and departmental seminars and colloquia. Our Science Student Success Centre strives to ensure that every student has the tools to succeed. I hope you are taking advantage of some or all of these wonderful opportunities to enhance your classroom experience.

The years spent studying at a university can be some of the most memorable in your life, a time of discovery and learning.  I urge you all to take full advantage of the many opportunities that come with studying and working in an environment such as ours.

In keeping with the practice that has been set at Carleton for many years, I welcome your comments and suggestions and know that together we can continue to make this University and this Faculty a great place to be.

Dr. Malcolm Butler
Dean, Faculty of Science