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Department of Physical and Biological Sciences

Exploring the Intersection of Health and Science

The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences strives to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology affecting the teaching and study of science. Our faculty has grown, our majors of study have expanded, but most exciting of all is our new home in the Center for the Sciences and Pharmacy. This $40 million facility houses state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, which dramatically expand opportunities for undergraduate research. Students of the department have gone on to have various achievements and even present at conferences across the country.

The department offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in the following major programs of study:  

The department also offers pre-allied health programs in:

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Flying With Kids Frustrating? WNE Professor Jason Seacat Weighs In on the Real Problem

Traveling with children can be stressful for everyone involved, but is the chaos really the kids’ fault—or the parents’? Dr. Jason Seacat, a psychology professor at Â黨ĘÓƵ University, offers insights into why some parents may struggle to manage their children’s behavior during flights.

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Brenda Garton in foreground in front of tables at the Basketball Hall of Fame.

WNE’s Brenda Garton-Sjoberg and Husband Honored for Outstanding Community Service

Brenda Garton-Sjoberg, and her husband, John Sjoberg, were celebrated at the Rotary Club of West Springfield’s Service Above Self luncheon. The couple was recognized for their unwavering dedication to community service and their efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

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Professor Dan Bevacqua Shines in The Paris Review: Celebrating Literary Excellence and Creative Writing Leadership 

Professor of English and Director of the Creative Writing Program Dan Bevacqua discusses publication of his story “Daughters,” inThe Paris Review, his creative process and his joy working with WNE students.

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