About the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
The mission of the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics is to maintain quality, up-to-date curricula in the 9 majors and 7 minors. Each program will provide academically rigorous courses and experiential learning, integrated into a liberal arts curriculum, from a well qualified and professionally engaged faculty who are able to guide science students in the development of their skills toward scientifically oriented professions.
Non-science majors will be well served by courses offered to fulfill general education requirements and will meet foundation standards while gaining an understanding of the scientific process. To these ends and in the service of our local community, the School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics will engage in community outreach, providing the expertise of faculty and students for local and regional issues and with scientific data and analysis for addressing problems and developing policy.
Programs of Study
The School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Ferrum College offers 9 majors and 7 minors, each designed to prepare students for careers in a broad range of fields as well as graduate training in both professional and academic disciplines.
Majors
Minors
Meet the Dean
Jason Powell
Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(540) 365-4370
jpowell@ferrum.edu | View Profile
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Seminar Series - Fall 2012
WHERE: Garber Hall, #106
WHEN: 1:25 P.M.
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE FALL 2012 SEMINAR SERIES
September 7
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Jason Powell
Opening Remarks for Seminar Students |
September 14
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Jordan Strickler, Ryan Pollock, Ben Onserio and Dr. Carolyn Thomas
Water Quality Monitoring Program |
| September 21 |
Deanna Edmonds
Ferrum Farm to Cafeteria
Jason Powell, Terry Hall and Kevin Reynolds
Poloxometalate Research for NASA at Ferrum College |
| September 28 |
Kristin Robertson
The absorption of macromolecules in the newborn calf and current colostrum management techniques |
| October 5 |
Rachel Taupier
Determining Swimming Performance of Migratory Fish in China
Delia Heck
Wind Energy |
| October 12 |
ACA Summit
NO SEMINAR |
| October 26 |
Rebecca Crabtree
Chlorella for Producing Multi-Purpose Byproducts
Jacqueline Hawkins
Natural Family Planning
Suzanne Plasters
Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy |
| November 2 |
Nicole Hawks
The Use of Appalachian Medicinal Plants to Treat or Prevent Heart Complications
Sam Holloway
Mercury in Your Mouth
Katie Ray
Livestock Exclusion Fencing
How this Best Management Practice can Improve Stream Health |
| November 9 |
Jessica Foley
The Effects of Soil Crusting and Soil Compaction on Plant Development
Landon Foley
The Effect of Temperature and Climate Change on Largemouth Bass
Deanna Edmonds
Alternative Poultry Housing Systems |
| November 16 |
Hunter Morris
Destruction of the Flowering Dogwood
Wesley Wilson
Venom for the Cure? The Use of Disintegrins to Combat the Growth of Cancer
Ross Beckner
The Rise of Hospitalists in Today's Healthcare System |
| November 30 |
Mike Drews
The Effect of Fire on White Pine (Pinus strobus) Regeneration
Nelson Elmore
Assessing the Development of Drugs to Combat Drug Resistant Bacteria
Jordan Strickler
Oyster Habitat and Population Decline in the Chesapeake Bay
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| December 7 |
Independent Research Presentations, Make-Up Presentations |