Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences Department

The Department of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences provides personalized, high-quality instruction and training for a variety of scientific careers and post-graduate studies. Our faculty are researchers and experienced teachers in areas ranging from molecular and cellular biology to organic chemistry to environmental science. Our students are active participants in research as well as in a variety of student-led organizations and campus initiatives.

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New Environmental Internship Portal

May 07, 2012

Students. Looking for a summer internship? Visit http://environmentalinterns.org to look through over 100 internships (and counting!) already uploaded to the platform. You can apply directly through the clearinghouse portal. Filed under: Active, Paid Opportunities

Alumnus presents revolutionary findings on how spores in tropical lichens develop

Apr 11, 2012

Roosevelt alumnus, Garret Sweetwood, earned distinction as lead author on a groundbreaking scientific research article published in the February edition of the internationally renowned Cambridge Journals The Lichenologist. The research presents revolutionary findings on how spores in tropical lichens develop. The … Continue reading →

News Feature on Roosevelt Wabash building

Mar 21, 2012

Roosevelt University’s New Vertical Campus It’s a big expansion for Roosevelt University, as a 21st century vertical campus opens in the Loop. But it’s left the college with some big financial challenges. We hear how the university is trying to … Continue reading →

Science programs win education award

Mar 19, 2012

Roosevelt University’s programs in science and math have received the highest award from SENCER, a national organization devoted to improving science education by focusing on real world problems. The William E. Bennett Award for Extraordinary Contributions to Citizen Science was … Continue reading →

Department Facebook Pages

Mar 06, 2012

Dept of BCPS now has facebook pages to get the latest news: http://www.facebook.com/RUBiology http://www.facebook.com/RUChemistry Filed under: Active, Announcements