Faith and Activism: How World Religions ‘Love Thy Neighbor’
Written by Grace Baum ’25 and Abeeha Sajid ’25 Jan Term at Converse is a time when students can branch out with many exciting course options and experiences. This year, …
The Department of Natural Sciences
Converse’s Department of Natural Sciences offers hands-on experiences for students through original research projects and laboratory courses.
Our department’s laboratory courses will prepare you for graduate school in the sciences, for a healthcare career, or to pursue a teaching profession.
Our students to present their original research at regional and national conferences. Many of our students have won honors and awards for their research projects. All Converse students are encouraged to explore internships and shadowing opportunities to gain skills beyond those learned in the classroom.
We also offer general education courses such as Astronomy, Concepts in Biology, Concepts of Chemistry, Human Biology, Geology and Spring Flora that enhance the Converse curriculum for all students.
Degrees & Programs
Discover more about our degrees in Biology, Chemistry & Physics through the links below, and then contact us for a campus visit.
Beyond the Classroom
The Chemistry of Cheese: Netherlands and France Study Travel
Written by Kimberlain Williams ’26 (Nisbet Honors) Jan Term at Converse allows students to expand their horizons with many exciting course options, including international travel. Below, Biology major Kimberlain Williams …
Converse Offering New Majors in Communications, Environmental Studies
Written by Amanda Mathis Converse University will expand two programs in the fall semester to nurture students’ passions by introducing a BA in Communications and Media Studies and a BA …
Faculty & Students Present at Math Association Meeting
Converse faculty and students attended the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Southeastern Section Meeting in March 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Associate Professor of Mathematics and Dean of …
Meet Our Faculty
Douglas Jensen
Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of Natural Sciences Department
Mark Bohler
Assistant Professor of Biology
William S. Case
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Edward Griffin
Assistant Professor of Biology
Jennifer Hawk
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Sharon Strickland
Professor of Chemistry, Associate Chair of Natural Sciences Department
The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Our programs will introduce you to different approaches to the questions confronting us in the increasingly complicated landscape of professional and personal opportunity that awaits you.
Contact Us
Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@berxwedan.net
Kuhn 303