Natural Science
Looking at Rocks and Bugs (For Fun)
Love science but can’t pick just one? Central’s natural science major lets you dive into biology, chemistry and physics—all in one program! You’ll be ready for a wide range of careers or graduate schools. You can also add a global sustainability minor and explore real-world solutions to big global challenges.
A natural science major is excellent preparation for vet school
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acres make up Central's outdoor laboratory and nature preserve
Graduates may also teach middle or high school science
Pitching for Genetic Change
Transferring to Central College sequenced the future for Larissa Miller ’27.
Meet the Faculty
- Russell Benedict, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- Anya Butt, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- James Dunne, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Ashley Garr, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Lee Macomber, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of the Department of Natural Science
- Viktor Martisovits, RNDr., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Physics
- Paulina Mena, B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- Alexey Pronin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics
- Jay Wackerly, B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
- Paul Weihe, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
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