School of
Natural and Social Sciences
School of Natural and Social Sciences
School of Natural and Social Sciences
Student conducts fieldwork in the Environmental Studies program
Our students learn to think independently, communicate effectively, do serious research, and use community resources.
Degree programs in the School of Natural and Social Sciences give students an appreciation for the complex relationships that exist among scientific systems of inquiry (economic, mathematical, physical, political, psychological, and social).
Our faculty members encourage learning by doing in both the lab and the field. This hands-on philosophy culminates in the senior year, when each student completes a year-long research project under the close supervision of a faculty mentor.
Top Story
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will provide scholarships and support to 34 STEM students.
News from the Sciences
Purchase Named a Top Ten Public School
The college holds the #8 spot on US News and World Report’sTop Public Schools list among National Liberal Arts Colleges for 2026.
3rd Annual BioBlitz at Purchase College
Purchase College will be hosting its third annual BioBlitz on September 11th and 12th. Last year we had 44 participants and we hope to get even more people involved this year!
Beyond the Brick: Prepare Yourself
Learn more about the excellent preparation the sciences at Purchase provide.
