College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM)

College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM)
From the principles of mathematical deduction, to the natural world, to the wonders of the universe, our faculty offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and guidance to Norwich students.

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CoSM

Welcome

Here you will find the fusion of 12 programs that rigorously prepare students for graduate school, military service, industry, government, education and admission into professional schools (such as medicine and dentistry).

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Karen Hinkle

Would you like to understand and explore an astonishing range of human knowledge?

From the principles of mathematical deduction, to the natural world, to the wonders of the universe, our faculty offer a wealth of knowledge, experience, and guidance to Norwich students. Through lecture, laboratory and clinical settings, we prepare students to pursue advanced study, perform successfully in their careers, and become responsible citizens in a democratic society.

Outside the traditional classroom and laboratory, COSM students engage in undergraduate research projects that enrich their educational experience, transform them into thoughtful, critical thinkers, and give them a competitive advantage after graduation. Our students frequently present their research at state, regional, and national conferences.

Experienced faculty advisors also provide one-on-one, personalized guidance to prepare students for professional careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and many more. A teacher-education program is open to interested students.

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COSM NEWS - STUDENT

Dillon Zites ’20 takes cancer research to Capitol Hill +

The Norwich Record | Summer 2019 Biology major Dillon Zites of Clarksville, Tennessee, presented his research on improving cancer treatment at the prestigious Posters on the Hill undergraduate student research showcase… Read More
WCAX story on Dillon Zites +

Watch the WCAX-TV interview with Dillon Zites ’20, the Norwich student chosen to present his research at Posters on the Hill in Washington, D.C. Zites was the only Vermont student… Read More
Undergraduate research: Carmine Ricciardi ’20 dives deep +

Working with WHOI scientists, the environmental studies major researched marine biosystems in Woods Hole. BY CAROLYN HALEY The Norwich Record | Winter 2019 TO PARAPHRASE ARISTOTLE and Nike (the shoe company,… Read More
The crisis managers +

Boston is in ruins. What will they do? BY SEAN MARKEY The Norwich Record | Winter 2019 IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS, A MAGNITUDE 7.0 earthquake will strike 40 miles outside… Read More
Undergraduate research: Portraits of discovery +

Exploring fields ranging from brain research to the mathematical modeling of disease to simulations of the superheated atmospheric reentry of spacecraft, summer scholars discover the challenges and rewards of faculty-mentored… Read More

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COSM NEWS - FACULTY

Nine objects: The office of athletic training Professor Greg Jancaitis +

What thank you cards, “Avengers” Mr. Potato Head action figures, and a bowl of oatmeal reveal about NU’s athletic training education program director. Professor Greg Jancaitis has grit bona fides… Read More
One math professor’s inner search +

BY JACQUE E. DAY AND JANE DUNBAR The Norwich Record | Winter 2018 Mathematics Professor Jocelyn “Joe” Latulippe is passionate about solving difficult biological problems. And now, he stands at the… Read More
Do fish have personalities? Professor Simon Pearish wants to know +

BY JACQUE E. DAY AND JANE DUNBAR The Norwich Record | Winter 2018 There is a passage in the famous book by Dr. Seuss, “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue… Read More
Professor Laurie Grigg: The search below +

On a frigid day in February 2014, Laurie Grigg stood on the frozen surface of Twin Ponds, Vt., with two Norwich students and a collaborator from the University of Wyoming.… Read More

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COSM NEWS - ALUMNI

Athletic training major Daisy Ramirez ’19 goes pro +

The bilingual senior interns with the Inland Empire 66ers of the California Angels baseball organization. BY SEAN MARKEY The Norwich Record | Winter 2019 AFTER SHE EARNS HER NORWICH degree, Daisy… Read More
What I do: Dennis Davidson ’82, NASA Commercial Crew Program +

Dennis Davidson ’82 Manager, Program Control and Integration Office NASA Commercial Crew Program Johnson Space Center Mention NASA and most people think of astronauts and engineers. But any space program… Read More

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Meet our COSM Faculty

Allison Neal – Biology

“I really enjoy taking students into the field and getting them working on original research projects in ecology. Research is a great way for them to start to understand science as a process, not just a list of facts to be memorized.”
Ethan Guth – Biochemistry

“Trying to understand how life works on the molecular level has fascinated me for 20+ years, and it continues to excite me today.”
Christopher Koteas – Earth and Environmental Sciences

“I teach because I believe that students who understand the processes that shape the planet are better prepared to work across disciplines to solve fundamental problems that directly effect humanity.”
Megan Doczi – Biology

“We still don’t understand what happens in the nervous system to create things like consciousness. That unknown is what draws me to neuroscience.”
Sean Kramer – Mathematics

“It’s always been a joy to teach, and that’s why I love this particular institution. The emphasis on teaching is really strong here.”
Tabetha Hole – Physics

“If I discover something new about stars, only a few people in the world will ever read about that. Whereas, working with students teaching introductory physics, I am able to share with them something beautiful and amazing about the universe.”