People

Connecting people, places and ideas

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is made up of five departments, led by the dean and associate dean to ensure strategic alignment between internal efforts and across campus. We are a team of six working to ensure the best experience for our students, faculty and staff.

“Every time you receive information which may not look or feel right, confidently deploy your skepticism and scientific method.”
– Andrei Kutateladze, 2017 Commencement Address

Dean's Office

The office of the dean works with the chair of each department within our collegeto lead our community of outstanding scholars toward a collaborative culture in education and research. We are located in Boettcher West, suite 228.

Andrei Kutateladze

Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
303-871-2995
andrei.kutateladze@du.edu

Nicholas Ormes

Associate Dean
Associate Professor, Mathematics
303-871-3325
nic.ormes@du.edu

Karen Escobar

Manager, Business & Operations
303-871-4385
karen.escobar@du.edu

Kirsten Norwood

Executive Assistant to the Dean
303-871-2693
kirsten.norwood@du.edu

Kellan Barr

Communications Manager
303-871-2405
kellan.barr@du.edu

Helen McGrath

Grant Coordinator
303-871-7888
helen.mcgrath@du.edu

Inclusive Excellence Fellow

This fellowship is established in partnership with DU's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Morgridge College of Education and the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (In)Equality (IRISE).

  • 2018-2020 Fellow

    In 2018, we welcomed Loryn Rumsey to the dean's office as the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Inclusive Excellence Fellow. 

    Contact Loryn to talk about opportunities for inclusive excellence in science and math, outreach needs and upcoming workshops.

    Email: loryn.rumsey@du.edu

Departments

Visit the department websites to meet the chairs and their staff.