Integrated Natural Sciences

Discover your path in STEM

Debating between a biology, chemistry, environmental science or mathematics degree? This flexible new program allows you to essentially

If you’re interested in exploring career paths in mathematics and the natural sciences, our Integrated Natural Science major is the perfect fit. You’ll be able to customize the major to your interests by choosing intermediate and advanced electives within biology, chemistry, environmental science and mathematics courses.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch a STEM career, equipped with the skills, know-how and confidence to succeed and lead in an in-demand field.

The Alverno difference

Alverno College is small by design. We provide individual attention and personalized feedback via small class sizes and hands-on learning activities. You will work with and get to know faculty and classmates across our science, technology and mathematics departments, mirroring the real-world interdisciplinary structure of STEM.

Here, we apply what we’re learning to the real world. All of our students participate in an internship and leave with a resume detailing successful projects completed. On campus, that includes faculty-student research projects or working as a paid lab assistant or tutor. Off campus, that includes internships as well as professional seminars, meetings and conferences.

Ultimately, you’ll stand out in the job market thanks to your interdisciplinary and hands-on experience as well as your mastery of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. And in a field where women have historically been under-represented, you’ll be ready to lead with confidence.

As an Alverno integrated natural sciences student, you will learn to:

• Work as a professional in the community many rapidly changing interdisciplinary science and mathematics careers that combine these areas.
• Clearly and effectively communicate about scientific phenomena within separate disciplines and integrating multiple disciplines within mathematics and science.
• Utilize, integrate and analyze multiple resources quantitative and qualitative data from various fields in natural science and mathematics.
• Apply what you learn, not just memorize, to accurately interpret frameworks, concepts and principles from multiple fields and areas in natural science and mathematics
• Demonstrate creativity in the scientific problem solving process in designing, conducting and communicating independent scientific investigation accurately and safely.

Alverno integrated natural science graduates are ready for careers in such fields as:

• Sustainability
• Applied mathematics
• Research science
• Biomathematics
• And more!