Dr. Karen H. Almeida
- Professor
Welcome to the Department of Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
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
- 401-456-8049
- Clarke Science, 1st Fl. Office Suite, 421 Library Rd, No. Providence, RI 02908
Department Chair
Program Requirements
| Major/Minor/Program | Requirements | Program Level |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Bachelor of Arts | Chemistry BA Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Chemistry Bachelor of Science | Chemistry BS Requirements with Concentrations: Biochemistry, Professional Chemistry | Undergraduate |
| Chemistry Minor | Chemistry Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Physics Bachelor of Science | Physics BS Requirements | Undergraduate |
| Physics Minor | Physics Minor Requirements | Undergraduate |
View Chemistry Course Descriptions
View Physics Course Descriptions
How We Market These Programs
See how we speak to prospective students about the Chemistry and Physics programs.
Our Faculty
Paul T. Cesana
- Assistant 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. Emily McEachern
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Medini Padmanabhan
- Professor
Dr. Steven B. Rivers
- Professor
Dr. Daniel P. Snowman
- Professor
Dr. Jamie B. Towle-Weicksel
- Professor
Dr. Benjamin Young
- Professor
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