Physical and Environmental Sciences
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Dr. Toni Trumbo-Bell
Chair
Physical and Environmental Sciences
238 Hartline Science Center
Bloomsburg
With large laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment, all programs in the Physical and Environmental Sciences: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, and Physics feature extensive experiments and opportunities to participate in research and practical projects. From designing “smart boxes” for tracking materials in hospitals to investigating quantum mechanical properties of atoms at temperatures near absolute zero, our students are active in cutting-edge research and design.
Department Information
The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) is part of the College of Health, Science and Technology
Majors
UNDERGRADUATE
- Chemistry (B.A.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Biochemistry (ASBMB)
- Forensics (ACS)
- Natural Products (ACS)
- Pre-Medicine (ASBMB)
- Electronics Engineering Technology (B.S.)
- Engineering Physics (B.S.)
- Radiation and Health Physics (B.S.)
- Environmental Technology (A.A.S.)
- Environmental, Geographical, and Geological Sciences (B.S.)
- Environmental Geoscience
- Geography and Environmental Planning
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Professional Geology
Minors
- Chemistry
- Radiation Science
- Environmental Geoscience
- Geography
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Hydrology
- Safety Management
- Soil Science
Certificates
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Faculty and Staff
Leadership & Support
- Dr. Toni Trumbo-Bell, Department Chair | Bloomsburg
- Karen Hull, Clerical Support | Bloomsburg
Faculty
BLOOMSBURG CAMPUS
- Dr. Satyendra Biswas
- Dr. Michael Borland
- Dr. Nathaniel Greene
- Dr. John Huckans
- Dr. Nada Jevtic
- Dr. Ellen Kehres
- Dr. Biswajit Ray
- Dr. Peter Stine
- Dr. Toni Trumbo-Bell
- Dr. Ju Xin
- Dr. Greg Zimmerman
LOCK HAVEN CAMPUS
- Dr. Michael Cullin
- Dr. Troy Dermota
- Dr. Anura Goonewardene
- Dr. Martin Maresch
- Dr. Kevin Range
- Dr. Kyle Root
- Dr. Kurt Rublein
- Dr. Marian Tzolov
- Dr. Jacqueline Whitling-Dumm
MANSFIELD CAMPUS
Leadership & Support
- Dr. Toni Trumbo-Bell, Department Chair | Bloomsburg
- Cheryl Smith, Clerical Support | Bloomsburg
Faculty
BLOOMSBURG CAMPUS
- Dr. Patricia Beyer
- Dr. John Bodenman
- Dr. Jeff Brunskill
- Dr. Tina Delahunty
- Dr. Benjamin Franek
- Dr. Alan Gishlick
- Dr. Jennifer Haney
- Dr. John Hintz
- Dr. Brett McLaurin
- Dr. Jennifer Whisner
- Dr. S. Christopher Whisner
LOCK HAVEN CAMPUS
MANSFIELD CAMPUS
Leadership & Support
- Dr. Toni Trumbo-Bell, Department Chair | Bloomsburg
- Karen Hull, Clerical Support | Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG CAMPUS
LOCK HAVEN CAMPUS
MANSFIELD CAMPUS
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