School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Why students thrive at the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

Small classes. Real research. Big impact.

What makes SMNS different

At the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, students don’t just study science and mathematics—they practice it. Students work closely with our faculty to address real challenges facing our world. We are committed to creating an environment where students from diverse backgrounds are supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

Hands-on STEM research with faculty mentors

Personalized teaching and small class settings

Real projects → real outcomes

Interdisciplinary collaboration across science and math

Programs that prepare you for the future

Real stories, real outcomes

From stepping outside her comfort zone to preparing for medical school, Denise Quizon reflects on how New College helped shape her path toward becoming a physician.

Ali, a first-year graduate student in Biological Data Science, shares how the program’s interdisciplinary approach and faculty support are preparing him for research and real-world impact.

A person with long, curly hair and glasses wearing a rust-colored shirt, smiling outdoors.

"I've always been interested in storytelling and Professor Joel Nishimura was really great at communicating the storytelling power of applied mathematics, and how you could use all these tools to represent and talk about the world in a very beautiful way."

— Isiaha Akatlzin Rodriguez, BA in applied mathematics

Career pathways that go beyond a single job title

An education in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences opens doors across research, healthcare, education, technology, policy, and industry. Our graduates apply their skills in scientific inquiry, data analysis, and critical thinking across a wide range of careers.

Research chemist or biochemist
Pharmaceutical scientist
Water resource scientist
Atmospheric and space scientist