Sciences and Math

Math & Science Majors

Student researchers with test tubes at Rochester's Lower Falls

Cutting-edge Science

Biology and toxicology majors presented their environmental research at a prestigious international conference, an opportunity usually limited to graduate students. One ongoing Nazareth research project seeks to solve the toxic blue-green algae problem that closes Lake Ontario beaches to swimmers. Read story »

Space Junk & NFL Math

Math major Kelsey Quigley ’16 did math research as an undergrad, presented at national conferences, and learned from mathematicians from around the world. Read about Quigley's experience »

Street Med

Biochem/pre-med alum Moudi Hubeishy '14 envisioned and launched a street medicine outreach effort while in medical school.

Research Projects

Research is a critical part of the undergraduate experience. Unlike at larger universities, Nazareth enables students to begin faculty-partnered research as early as your first year. Examples of research by department:

Insights about Math and Myself

Laura Herman '18 loves both math and psychology — so double majors in both. Dr. Matt Koetz, math program chairperson, has been a mentor who has guided her to insights about math, about herself, and about the world overall — and "realization of what I'm capable of." Read about Herman's experience.

Protecting people through toxicology

Melissa Wilkinson's toxicology internship and major have prepared her for a career protecting people from toxic substances.

Yousuf George, Ph.D., math professor at Nazareth College

Creative + Collaborative + Beautiful = Math

Math shouldn't be about memorizing and applying formulas, says Yousuf George, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics. It should be hands-on inquiry, discovery, and solving problems. Read his essay on the math revolution.

The Right Chemistry

From Zimbabwe's most prestigious high school, to touring in Europe and North America, to Naz. Learn more about Goodwell Nzou '15, who went on to graduate school at Wake Forest University in the molecular and cellular biosciences program.

Bassoon, Biochemistry, and Law School

Professors, experiences, and self-discipline have shaped Chris Redmond’s journey from music to science to law.

Interested in Teaching?

Students in math, biology, and chemistry programs can double major in an education program to become initially certified as a teacher.

Peckham Hall

State-of-the-art facilities rank Nazareth among the top 20 for science labs, says Princeton Review.

Real-World Experience

"We are taking basic and advanced skills we learn in the classroom and applying them to a huge, real-world problem. Every time I hear about HIV on the news now, I get to think to myself, 'I am taking one huge step to one day stop the spread of this horrible disease.' ” — Moudi Hubeishy '14 on his research collaboration with professor Stephen Tajc, Ph.D. Hubeishy went on to medical school at the University at Buffalo.

Life and lessons of a Zoo Momma

Bottle-feeding tigers is all in a day's work for zoologist Lori Space Day '80.

Translating Environmental Research Into Action

Instead of becoming a doctor, Rebecca Morley '94 has worked on environmental health research, policy, and advocacy — helping protect the health of many more people.

Thomas Caprio, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY

The Art of Medicine

Dr. Thomas Caprio '96, medical director of Visiting Nurse Service and associate professor of medicine/geriatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center, shares his approach to person-centered care.