Dr. Karen H. Almeida
- Professor
What We Do
The Department of Physical Sciences covers the four main branches of physical science: physics, chemistry, Earth science and space science.
Contact Information
- local_phone401-456-8049
- placeBuilding 2
Department Chair
The Department of Physical Sciences offers degree programs in chemistry and physics as well as courses in Earth and space science.
Research, Rigor, and Student-Centered
Our learning environment is both academically rigorous and student-centered, with a low faculty-to-student ratio. Research is a key component of the work faculty do, and almost all of their research is done in collaboration with students. Through lab research, you will learn to generate hypotheses, carry out experiments, interpret data and communicate your scientific results in written and verbal form.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of our program leave well-prepared for advanced study or a professional career in one of the branches of physical science.
Our Faculty
Dr. Laura F. Cooley
- Professor
Dr. Andrea L. Del Vecchio
- Professor
Dr. Elizabeth Kiesewetter
- Associate Professor
Dr. Sarah Weinstein Knowlton
- Professor
Dr. Marc C. Lamontagne
- Professor
Dr. Chin Hin Leung
- Associate Professor
Dr. Medini Padmanabhan
- Associate Professor
Dr. Steven B. Rivers
- Professor
Dr. Daniel P. Snowman
- Professor
Dr. Jamie B. Towle-Weicksel
- Associate Professor
Dr. Benjamin Young
- Associate Professor
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