Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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The Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics comprises eight departments and programs committed to examining the world through an empirical and mathematical framework. With state-of-the-art facilities, faculty teach students the foundations of their discipline and conduct cutting edge research.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the scientific and mathematical community. In Colgate University’s Division of Natural Science and Mathematics, we welcome and value diversity of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. We commit ourselves to inclusive excellence in teaching and research by providing new opportunities, mentorship, and community for students, faculty, and staff.

 

Academic Departments and Programs

The division is also closely integrated with the Environmental Studies Program.

Available Majors


The division also features a pre-professional engineering program.

Undergraduate Research

Our faculty frequently work one-on-one and in small groups with our undergraduates to conduct graduate-level research. The result of this work often is presented at national and international conferences, and may even be published.

Health Sciences Advising

We pride ourselves on providing students with an excellent background and foundation for success in careers in the health sciences — all without sacrificing the ideals of a liberal arts education.

Collaboration

The division works closely with the Harvey M. Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute to help provide research funding and opportunities for faculty and students.

Events

Upcoming Events

One Sky Project
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How Mathematics is Making Movies Better
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NASC Colloquium - "The Cambrian Explosion: an update from the last 15 years of research in the Burgess Shale"
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Recorded Events  

NASC Recorded Colloquiums (Starting Spring 2024)  

In order to protect the intellectual property of colloquium speakers, access to recordings may be limited to the Colgate network. Colgate login may be required. 

 

Noah Apthorpe

Student Privacy and Learning Management Systems

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Ken Segall

Learning and forgetting in a superconducting circuit

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Eliza Congdon

How Our Hands Help Us Think

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Therese Frauendorf

Dung Matters

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Chad Higdon-Topaz

Quantitative Approaches to Criminal & Social Justice

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James Balog

The Human Element: A Time Capsule for the Anthropocene

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Contact Us

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Rene Beers
Academic Division Coordinator Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Department of Biology
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Rick Geier
Warren ’43 and Lillian Anderson Chair in Chemistry; Director, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
201 Wynn Hall
  • M 3:00pm - 4:00pm (201 Wynn Hall)
  • R 8:30am - 9:30am (201 Wynn Hall)
  • F 11:00am - 12:00pm (201 Wynn Hall)