Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

The Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Penn State Altoona offers courses in agriculture, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental studies, geography, geoscience, mathematics, meteorology, molecular biology, physics, and statistics. The Division has approximately 35 tenured and tenure-track postitions, 15 full-time instructors, 40 part-time instructors, 3 staff assistants, and 3 lab technicians. The Division offers bachelor's degrees in Biology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Mathematics Applications, and Natural Sciences.

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2019 Western-region Sustainability Forum attendees

Eight Commonwealth Campuses highlight sustainability efforts at regional forum

The Sustainability Institute hosted the first of three forums at Penn State Beaver on May 7. Faculty, staff, students, and other leaders gathered to learn about the variety of activities, events, research and other programs taking place throughout the Commonwealth Campuses to advance the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and the University's strategic plan.