School of
Natural and Social Sciences
School of Natural and Social Sciences
School of Natural and Social Sciences
Student conducts fieldwork in the Environmental Studies program
Our students learn to think independently, communicate effectively, do serious research, and use community resources.
Degree programs in the School of Natural and Social Sciences give students an appreciation for the complex relationships that exist among scientific systems of inquiry (economic, mathematical, physical, political, psychological, and social).
Our faculty members encourage learning by doing in both the lab and the field. This hands-on philosophy culminates in the senior year, when each student completes a year-long research project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor.
Top Story
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students.
News from the Sciences
Students Vie for Annual Shark Tank Awards
The startup pitching competition, modeled on the popular ABC show Shark Tank, awarded $4,500 in prizes.
Stranger Things’ Gabriella Pizzolo ’25 Chose Purchase to Explore
From stage and screen to college classes, this dynamic Psychology grad’s interdisciplinary approach checked all the boxes.
Alum Peter Compo (’81) Makes Matching Gift to the Sciences
Purchase alum Peter Compo supports the School of Natural and Social Sciences and encourages other alumni to do the same. Through the end of this year, he will match every donation to the School of Natural and Social Sciences, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000.
Beyond the Brick: Prepare Yourself
Learn more about the excellent preparation the sciences at Purchase provide.
