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Student Profile
Name: Erin Saupe
Major: Natural Science with a Concentration in Geology
Erin Saupe had no aspirations of becoming a science major when she enrolled at CSB/SJU. However, her future soon changed when she took an introductory geology course her first semester at college.
"I knew I found something I was passionate about," Saupe said. "The professor pulled me into the subject matter and made the everyday world fascinating." Read more
Program News
Roland Buresh (Natural Science, SJU '73) was awarded the 2007 International Soil Science Award on November 5 by the Soil Science society of America at its annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. This prestigious award is given annually in recognition of outstanding achievement and service in the areas of international agricultural research, teaching, and extension.
Natural Science Division
The Natural Science Division consists of the Departments of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Nursing, Nutrition and Physics. These departments are housed on the Saint John's University campus and/or the College of Saint Benedict campus. Dr. Frank Rioux is the Natural Science Division Head.
The Natural Science major is designed to accommodate the student's broader interest in the areas of science. This major is appropriate for students desiring to continue their education in a variety of science or medically-related fields. These fields include the health professions, teaching at various levels, agricultural pursuits, law, economics, government positions, industrial research and other opportunities. The exact sequence of studies must be chosen carefully in consultation with an appropriate faculty adviser in the natural sciences.
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