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Science and Math Degrees

Discover Degrees and Programs in Science and Mathematics

Let your curiosity take over as you experience life through a scientific and analytical lens. Earn a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Math Education to launch a career in scientific research, education, prepare for graduate or medical school, or pursue one of dozens of career paths exploring our natural world.

Biology Degrees

Choose from a BA or BS in Biology Degree and get prepared to succeed in any number of biomedical and biotechnology fields. Growing worldwide concern regarding sustainability and conservation will expand opportunities for graduates with biological expertise.

Biology Majors and Minor

Biochemistry Major

The BS in Biochemistry degree is designed to provide a strong foundation in the chemical and biological sciences, preparing students for careers in the life/health sciences professions, biochemical research and biotechnology.

Biochemistry Major

Forensic Science Major and Minor

Curry College is pleased to now offer students a major and minor in Forensic Science. Forensic science technicians aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Many technicians specialize in either crime scene investigation or laboratory analysis.

Forensic Science Major and Minor

Science Minors

Choose a science minor to help support a related major of your choosing.

 

Chemistry Minor Environmental Studies Minor Physics Minor Science Education Minor STEM Education Minor

Mathematics

Major in Math Education and teach children and adolescents how to engage with numbers and love mathematics. Or minor in Math and support your studies in biology, management, nursing, psychology and other areas.

Mathematics Education Major and Minor Mathematics Minor

Pre-Health Programs

Exploratory Health Professions is designed to help students identify a major that will lead to employment in the health care industry. The Pre-Health Profession Studies is for students considering a career as a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or physician assistant.

Exploratory Health Professions Program Pre-Health Profession Studies
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New Learning Commons

The Learning Commons and Science and Research Center was designed to support the success of every student at Curry. It provides a space and tools that facilitate the College’s approach to teaching and learning, mentoring and empowering students to help them achieve their ambitions. This powerful new feature of the Curry campus is an embodiment of the College’s mission and strategic vision for the future.

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Meet Our Faculty and Staff

William Buckley

William Buckley

Associate Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2174

Email
william.buckley@curry.edu

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Laura Callis

Laura Callis

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2130

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laura.callis@curry.edu

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David Daggett

David Daggett

Associate Professor, Science and Mathematics

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2175

Email
ddaggett@curry.edu

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Jessica Fry

Jessica Fry

Assistant Professor, Science/ Math

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2173

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jessifry@curry.edu

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James Jabbour

James Jabbour

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
james.jabbour@curry.edu

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Dan Katz

Daniel Katz

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

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daniel.katz@curry.edu

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Jennifer McNally

Jennifer McNally

Associate Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2025

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jmcnally@curry.edu

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Emily Nowicki

Emily Nowicki

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2199

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emily.nowicki@curry.edu

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Marie Turner

Marie Turner

Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2367

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mturner0902@curry.edu

Elizabeth Wade

Elizabeth Wade

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2240

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elizabeth.wade@curry.edu

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Stephanie Walker

Stephanie Walker

Associate Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2909

Email
stephanie.walker@curry.edu

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Tracy Wang

Tracy Wang

Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2959

Email
twang@curry.edu

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Clement Ampadu

Clement Ampadu

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
campadu0815@curry.edu

Valentina Atanassova

Valentina Atanassova

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
vatanass0111@curry.edu

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Beth Brown

Beth Brown

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
bbrown0815@curry.edu

Nan Chen

Nan Chen

Senior Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
nchen0813@curry.edu

Edward Conway

Edward Conway

Senior Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
econway@curry.edu

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Marie Denneen

Marie Denneen

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
mdenneen0813@curry.edu

Edwin Durfer

Edwin Durfer

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
edurfer0813@curry.edu

Craig Edsall

Craig Edsall

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
cedsall@curry.edu

Nancy Gallagher

Nancy Gallagher

Administrative Assistant

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
ngallagher@curry.edu

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LeeAnn Griggs

LeeAnn Griggs

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
lgriggs0811@curry.edu

Celeo Guifarro Calona

Celeo Guifarro Calona

Associate Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
celeo.guifarrocalona@curry.edu

Abigail Hafer

Abigail Hafer

Senior Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
ahafer@curry.edu

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Nicholas Jarjoura

Nicholas Jarjoura

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
njarjour0815@curry.edu

Sandor Kadar

Sandor Kadar

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
sandor.kadar@curry.edu

Herbert Marin

Herbert Marin

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
hmarin0106@curry.edu

Lisa Nelson

Lisa Nelson

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
lnelson0810@curry.edu

Michael Paul

Michael Paul

Assistant Professor

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2924

Email
michael.paul@curry.edu

Sudad Saman

Sudad Saman

Associate Lecturer, Science and Math

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
sudad.saman@curry.edu

Usha Sharma

Usha Sharma

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
usharma0907@curry.edu

Shana Shields

Shana Shields

Senior Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
sshields@curry.edu

Daniel Theobald

Daniel Theobald

Lecturer

Department
Science and Math

Phone
(617) 333-2277

Email
dtheobal0906@curry.edu

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Highlights in Science and Math

At Curry College, Dr. Zachary Gross '11 Learned How to 'Shoot for the Stars'

At Curry College, Dr. Zachary Gross '11 Learned How to 'Shoot for the Stars'

"With the small classes, you could not hide if you were struggling. It pushed me to be at my very best every single day. I knew that if I put in the time and effort that I could excel, and that's exactly what happened."
Acting as Forensic Scientists, Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Mock Crime Scene on Campus

Acting as Forensic Scientists, Students Gain Hands-On Experience in Mock Crime Scene on Campus

 This year during the COVID-19 pandemic, many science instructors around the world have had to forgo some of their hands-on practical skill development exercises in the lab. Not true for one Forensic Science instructor at Curry College.
Transformative Healthcare and Curry College Partner to Create New Student Training Program in Emergency Medicine

Transformative Healthcare and Curry College Partner to Create New Student Training Program in Emergency Medicine

 As part of its commitment to creating relevant, experiential learning opportunities for students, Curry College today announced a partnership with Transformative Healthcare to launch a unique emergency medical technician training program.
Virtual Awards Celebration Recognizes the Best of Curry College

Virtual Awards Celebration Recognizes the Best of Curry College

This year, the 51st Annual Curry College Awards Recognition Ceremony was held as a two-week social media campaign to honor the amazing accomplishments of the 2019-20 academic year. The annual awards recognized students for contributions to the College, including notable achievements in academics, athletics, arts, service, and social justice. In the multimedia series #CurryCollege2020awards, award winners were described as a “pinnacle of academic excellence,” and praised for “always going beyond the assignment.”
Curry College Faculty 2019 - 2020

Ten Faculty Members Honored With 2019-2020 Excellence in Teaching Awards

 The Excellence in Teaching Committee at Curry has recognized several faculty members at the College for their accomplishments in a variety of areas including research, community engagement, and partnerships and collaboration.
97 Percent of Recent Curry Graduates are Employed, in Graduate School

97 Percent of Recent Curry Graduates are Employed, in Graduate School

 Ninety-seven percent of Curry College’s undergraduate Class of 2018 are employed, continuing their education, or active in volunteer or military service roles, according to new data collected by the College.
State-of-the-Art Analytical Technology Incites New Era of Research at Curry

State-of-the-Art Analytical Technology Incites New Era of Research at Curry

 The Science and Research Center in the Learning Commons is now home to a series of new state-of-the-art analytical instruments that will allow students to uniquely identify and quantify organic compounds at the part-per-billion level, which is equivalent to measuring one drop of ink in a giant tanker truck.
As Head of Industry at Google, Don Batsford spoke about marketing in the digital age to Curry students, faculty, and staff on Monday.

Human + Machine: Google Exec Addresses Business Students on Digital Marketing

 As Head of Industry at Google, Don Batsford spoke about marketing in the digital age to Curry students, faculty, and staff on Monday.
A football sits in the foreground as Students, Faculty Explore the Intersection of Science, Law, and Media with Deflategate Documentary Filmmakers

Students, Faculty Explore the Intersection of Science, Law, and Media with Deflategate Documentary Filmmakers

 Yes, Four Games in Fall, which screened Wednesday at Keith Auditorium, tells the story of the Deflategate scandal. But it’s about so much more.
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