Natural & Social Sciences
Our ten departments and more than 50 degrees and minors unite teaching, learning, and discovery in pursuit of a better world. Our learning communities provide students with strong foundations, personalized attention from world-class scholars and hands on research opportunities in all areas of the sciences, from cutting edge cancer research to engaged scholarship in the Bronx and across the globe. Join us!
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Department News
Art Imitates Life: Christa Salamandra Discusses Ramadan, Regime Change, and Syrian TV Drama
Al Jazeera interview highlights popular entertainment after al-Assad
Georgios Vernardos Explains Einstein Rings to WNBC News
Lehman astronomer interviewed for evening news segment
Lehman College Recognized as Carnegie Research Institution
New designation puts College on a nationwide map of research sites
Student Spotlight: Laishawn Duncan ’25 - Chemistry
Her FDA internship was a pivotal experience
Lehman College Astronomer Helps Uncover a Stunning Space Oddity in Earth’s Backyard
New telescope mapping the Dark Universe reveals rare phenomenon in nearby galaxy
Five Gilman Scholars Prepare for Their International Academic Adventure
Lehman bolsters reputation as a “Top Producer’ of study abroad opportunities
Upcoming Events
March 24, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Department of Sociology Colloquium Committee is excited to announce the Spring Colloquium with Dr. Waverly Duck, North Hall Endowed Chair Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The hybrid event will be in Carman B-08 at 12 noon on Monday March 24.
March 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Careers in Psychology with Dr. Kait Gould
Join us for an informative session on applying to school psychology graduate programs. Learn about the field of school psychology, career opportunities, details about the Teachers College program, and more!
March 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mathematics (Pure Math) M.A. Information Session
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March 27, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
English M.A. Information Session
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March 31, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Geographic Information Science M.S. Information
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April 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Nobel Prize Winner Louis Brus - 40th Arthur Sweeny, Jr. Lecture
Professor Louis Brus, a Nobel Prize winner on the faculty at Columbia University, will deliver the 40th Arthur Sweeny, Jr. Lecture, Nanoscience in Chemistry.