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* Undergraduate Research
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Experience the satisfaction of taking new ideas, making them work, and discovering something unknown.
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* Science Departments & Programs
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The School of Science provides an in-depth, intense educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students. Our departments offer the opportunities and resources necessary for students to increase their knowledge and build on their expertise.
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Biology Biology
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A broad-based department whose interests encompass nearly every area of modern biology.

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Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry & Chemical Biology
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Focuses on the traditional areas of chemistry — such as synthesis, molecular structure, and chemical reactions — as well as the rapidly developing frontiers of modern science.

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Computer Science Computer Science
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In addition to learning good programming practices, students are exposed to applied areas such as robotics, databases, programming language design, and operating systems.

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Computer & Information Science at Hartford
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Earth & Environmental Sciences Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Includes the study of the Earth’s component materials, the development of its structures and surface features, and the processes by which these change with time.

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Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences
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Trains individuals in mathematics, both as a subject in itself and as a discipline to aid in the development of other social and scientific fields.

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Physics, Applied Physics, & Astronomy Physics, Applied Physics, & Astronomy
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Prepares students to contribute to new concepts and technologies through innovative teaching methods.

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Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary
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Provides an education in the sciences for undergraduate students whose interests range outside the traditional disciplines and career paths.

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Information Technology (IT) Information Technology (IT)
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Information Technology is all about combining the power of computing with managerial know-how to strategically solve current problems and to creatively research future IT solutions.

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Science Departments
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Dean’s Office:

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David Spooner, Acting Dean of Science, Associate Dean of Science and Information Technology
spoond@rpi.edu (518) 276-6305

Samuel C. Wait Jr., Associate Dean
waitsc@rpi.edu (518) 276-6305

William L. Siegmann, Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research
siegmw@rpi.edu (518) 276-6905

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