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
- local_phone401-456-8049
- placeBuilding 2
Department Chair
Our Programs
- Chemistry BA, BS and Minor Program – BS program allows for concentrations in Biochemistry and Professional Chemistry
- Physics BS Program
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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