Watch the news, read the papers, overhear the stories or browse the web and you will understand the global dilemma. There is a constant need for well-prepared scientists, mathematicians, and science and math educators. The College serves the University, the State of New Jersey and the nation providing students academically rigorous programs. We offer a wide breadth of disciplinary and interdisciplinary baccalaureate, certificate, master’s and select doctoral degrees. Discovery-based courses and numerous research opportunities encourage all students to be excited about, and successful, learning science and math.
Highly skilled faculty with internationally recognized credentials and research depth are actively engaged in discovery, teaching and learning. These student-oriented professionals are committed to the highest standards of education in the classroom, the laboratory and the field. They provide the base for a rich social environment engaging students in scientific depth and educational breadth. Students are encouraged to discover new knowledge and evaluate their existing knowledge critically and rigorously.
Centers and institutes in the College support research and education in the specialized 21st Century science and math disciplines. The College strongly supports links to relevant industries and has strong relationships with surrounding K-12 schools. The reach of the College of Science and Mathematics extends beyond the campus. We share programs and research expertise through regional, national and international collaborations with academic, state and national labs and industries.
We create evolving programs that cross disciplines and respond to regional, national and global needs. The College amasses a broad offering of excellent undergraduate and graduate programs in the sciences. These programs are coupled with unique and in-demand transdisciplinary programs that address societal needs. Offerings include:
- Degrees in Data Science and Cybersecurity
- Degrees in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences and Sustainability Science, including a Professional Science Master’s option
- A PhD in Mathematics Education preparing leaders in this vital field that are equipped to teach mathematics to all learners
- An interdisciplinary PhD in Environmental Science and Management preparing professionals to solve society’s most challenging and complex environmental problems
Research is a key component of a student’s experience in CSAM. Our research is global with opportunities in Panama, Antarctica, Thailand, China and Ecuador. CSAM faculty and students publish in top tier journals and are well funded through support from:
NASA
NIH
NJ DEP
NSF
Sea Grant
US Dept of Education
US EPA
Bristol Myers Squibb
Novartis
PSEG
Roche Pharmaceuticals
CSAM offers an array of activities and non-curricular programs for our students and alumni. Distinguished speakers present on diverse topics with previous lecturers like neuropsychologist Oliver Sacks and string theorist Brian Green. Seminars are hosted in all departments, welcoming internal and external presenters whose work and specializations cover countless topics.
The College also offers a Science Professional Series, helping students learn how to stand out in their respective job markets. Industry professionals discuss what they, and their companies, look for when hiring and what skills to focus on. An annual Student Research Symposium provides all CSAM students an opportunity to showcase their research and improve their presentation skills. The symposium is offered in coordination with the scientific honors society Sigma Xi.
Creating and sharing novel science pedagogy is prominent in centers like the Bristol-Myers Squibb Science Teaching and Learning Center. Community links with cutting-edge research in various areas including the:
- PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies
- Center for Water Science and Technology
- Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center
- Sokol Institute for Pharmaceutical Life Sciences
CSAM majors have guaranteed housing on a Residence Hall floor in Einstein Hall allowing like-minded students to be together. We believe in building a community around our passion and pursuits in science an math. Programs like the NSF funded AMPS (Alliance for Minority Participation in the Sciences) bring students with similar backgrounds together.
As you can see, there’s a multitude of academic, research and collaborative opportunities throughout our four building footprint on campus. As we continue to progress, it’s a perfect time to get involved in science and math at Montclair State University!