The census has been a cornerstone of our democracy since the first national count in 1790. It is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.
Biology is among the most versatile of college majors. It prepares you for careers ranging from astrobiology to zoology. At Penn State Behrend, future scientists study in classes that are small and incorporate hands-on learning activities to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our 854-acre campus is an arboretum bordered by an old-growth hemlock forest and a 250-foot-deep gorge. Just beyond campus are Lake Erie and Presque Isle State Park. As a student in the B.S. in Environmental Science program, these will be your laboratories.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, engaging chemistry education, you’ve found it. The Chemistry program at Penn State Behrend is approved by the American Chemical Society, signifying that it meets rigorous standards for chemical education, faculty, and facilities.
When you study mathematics at Penn State Behrend, you get the benefits of smaller class sizes and greater faculty interaction. This close faculty interaction allows B.S. in Mathematics students to explore a wide range of subjects in advanced math and statistics.
Why pursue the B.S. in Physics? Because the fundamental laws of physics govern all matter. Does that make physicists masters of the universe? We like to think so. At Penn State Behrend, you’ll explore energy, motion, and matter in small classes with close faculty interaction.
Nursing is an art and a science that is best learned at the side of experienced practitioners who also are invested in seeing their students succeed. It’s why Penn State Behrend maintains an 8:1 ratio of students to clinical faculty members and offers access to state-of-the-art skills and nursing simulation laboratories.
The School of Science at Penn State Behrend hosts "Open House Nights in Astronomy," with lectures and, weather permitting, a chance to look at the stars through a telescope. The next program is Thursday, Jan. 30.
