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DIVISION OF
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
The natural sciences examine the structure and components of the natural world and the universe. Courses in natural sciences and mathematics teach you how to use the tools of science to develop and test hypotheses and solve problems from a scientific or mathematical perspective. As a student of the sciences, you will learn about significant discoveries in the fields and their importance to current mathematical and scientific theories.
Departments
Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Division of Biology
Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics and Astronomy
“From children we have a natural inquisitiveness about the world around us. Scientists study nature, from microbes, to the plants and animals around us, and beyond to other planets, stars, and galaxies. The sciences and mathematics can be applied to calculating risk for insurance companies, medical professions, or to a host of scientific, technical, and engineering fields.”
Kate Jones
Divisional Dean for Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Travel Support
Natural Sciences and Mathematics students can request travel support for professional conferences. Submit an application form at the link below.
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