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Associate in Arts

Physics Concentration

Physics forms the basis for all scientific inquiry and explores matter, energy, and fundamental interactions. Physicists model the physical universe from elementary particles to the structure of the universe. By emphasizing complex real-world problem solving, physicists collaborate across diverse fields such as finance, renewable energy and medicine.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

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Faculty

Jenifer Alai, Associate Professor and Chair
Office: Science 209
Phone: 774.330.4581
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Chemistry, St Lawrence University
M.S. Analytical Chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder

Lynda Farley-LaRocca, Professor
Office: Science G6
Phone: 774.330.4597
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Biology, Randolph-Macon College 
M.S. Biology, Wake Forest University 
Ph.D. Biology, Boston University

Eric Arsznov, Associate Professor
Office: Science 210
Phone: 774.330.4373
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Physics, University of Michigan
M.S. Physics and Astrophysics, Eastern Michigan University

Hemant M. Chikarmane, Professor
Office: Science 201
Phone: 774.330.4422
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S., M.S. Microbiology/Chemistry, St. Xavier's College, Bombay University, India
Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay, India

Amy Clark, Associate Professor
Office: Science G4
Phone: 774.330.4779
E-mail: [email protected]

B.A. Physical Anthropology, UMass Amherst & University College, London
B.A. Zoology, UMass Amherst
M.S. Biology, UMass Amherst

Catherine Etter, Professor
Office: Science 215
Phone: 774.330.4598
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Biology, Providence College
M.L.A. Biology, Harvard University
Ph.D. Salve Regina University

Kate LePore, Assistant Professor
Office: Science 204A
Phone: 774.330.4589
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S.  Biotechnology, Rochester Institute of Technology
Ph.D. Plant Molecular Biology, The Biodesign Institute, Arizona State University

Rebecca Westphal, Assistant Professor
Office: Science G12
Phone: 774.330.4424
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Marine Biology, Roger Williams University
Ph.D. Biology, Northeastern University

Staff

Elizabeth Grefe, Lab Manager
Office: Science G10
Phone: 774.330.4468
E-mail: [email protected]

Felicia McGinty
Office: Science G10
Phone: 774.330.4468
E-mail: [email protected]

B.S. Chemical Engineering, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute

Contact the Science Department

Pat Phelan, Administrative Assistant
Office Science 201
Phone 774.330.4363
E-mail [email protected]