Keck Science 3 Colleges * 3 Disciplines * 1 Department
Welcome to Keck Science
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Inaugural class completes Summer Science Immersion Program
Just as our three sponsor colleges converge in the W.M. Keck Science Department, multiple paths of discovery extend outwards as students and faculty explore a range of scientific disciplines and conduct research that builds on our knowledge of the world. With our broad-based curriculum and emphasis on interdisciplinary perspectives, you can find your place and follow your passion.
One thing you won’t find here is locked doors. You can venture down any path of discovery that interests you, and our faculty are approachable and accessible. Here, almost from day one undergraduates are actively involved in fascinating research. Here, whether you’re a science major or not, you’ll receive an exceptional science education grounded in an emphasis on critical thinking and creative problem solving.
Here, you’ll learn from us, we’ll learn from you, and together we’ll make exciting discoveries.
Research Newsflash
1/21/2014 Dail Chapman (SCR '13), Jon Steck (CMC '13), and Physics prof Paul Nerenberg publish in J Chem Theory Comput
1/17/2014 Chem prof Anna Wenzel; Victoria Davis, SCR '14; Hannah Whittemore, CMC '13 publish in J. Chem Ed
11/25/2013 Env Sci Prof Colin Robins is lead author on paper in Quaternary Geochron
10/8/2013 Chemistry prof Robert Iafe publishes in Organic Letters.
Upcoming Seminars
3/13/2014KS : Benjamin Santer : Volcanic Contribution to the Recent Warming Hiatus
3/27/2014
KS : Dr. Anna Larsen : Fulbright Ambassador Presentation in STEM field: Carborane-based Ionics and Other Projects at Universidad de Buenos Aires
4/3/2014
KS : Michelle Povinelli : Optical Properties of Nanostructured Materials
4/10/2014
KS : John Dabiri : Bio-inspired Wind Energy: From fish schools and seagrass to better wind farms
News and Updates
Inaugural class completes Summer Science Immersion Program
Recent Media Coverage
Keck Science Hosts ACS Undergraduate Research Conference
AISS: an introductory, interdisciplinary course for science majors
IBC: an interdisciplinary introduction to biology and chemistry
Alumni Updates
"Science is too much fun to not have the opportunity to do it"
Dr. Susan Celniker '75
School: Pitzer
Major: Biology
"Through the guidance and support of my mentors at Keck, I not only learned the technical skills and knowledge needed for a career in medicine, I also cultivated a passion for scientific discovery."
Nicole Duggan '10
School: Scripps
Major: molecular biology, with psychology minor
"Keck Science graduates continue to excel in all fields of science , and I’m delighted to congratulate this year’s winners and honorable mentions of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship."
"At Keck Science I did molecular biology research, which gives me a unique experimental background compared with most of the people who I work with."
Gabe Rocklin '07
School: CMC
Major: Biology-Chemistry & History