The natural sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences focuses on the physical world around us, ranging from neutrons and atoms to cells and organisms, to explain and understand processes that impact our society today. We encompass the fields of biology, chemistry, geosciences, geography, mathematics, physics, and psychology. By emphasizing experimental techniques, quantitative analysis, and critical thinking, the natural sciences equip students with skills essential for careers in research, healthcare, technology, and mental health services.
Our faculty of accomplished scientists and dedicated educators, as well as supportive staff guide students through innovative coursework, hands-on laboratory experiences, and optional co-op opportunities, fostering scientific inquiry to prepare tomorrow’s leaders. Through interdisciplinary studies and collaborative projects, the natural sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences inspires students to solve today’s global challenges.
June 2, 2026
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a $3.3M grant to University of Cincinnati researcher Hong‑Sheng Wang, PhD, to study how microplastics and nanoplastics affect cardiovascular health.
June 1, 2026
UC Assistant Professor Allison Rickfelder explains why wall lizards from Italy — known locally as Lazarus lizards — are showing up in new neighborhoods across Southwest Ohio.
May 28, 2026
CityBeat highlighted an indie horror video game set in Crosley Tower, a 16-story classroom and lab building under demolition at the University of Cincinnati.
May 28, 2026
University of Cincinnati researchers found natural gas streetlights in Cincinnati and Boston leak far more methane and carbon monoxide than stoves or water heaters and cost cities far more than LED lighting.
May 26, 2026
U.S. Army veteran and UC School of Public and International Affairs Professor Jeffrey Blevins urges Americans to think about how they can show their gratitude to those who gave their lives while serving in the United States military.
May 22, 2026
UC Associate Professor Takuya Konishi talks to the Dallas Morning News about a new species of mosasaur found in Texas.
June 2, 2026
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences awarded a $3.3M grant to University of Cincinnati researcher Hong‑Sheng Wang, PhD, to study how microplastics and nanoplastics affect cardiovascular health.
June 1, 2026
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have found that patients who continue to smoke ahead of lung cancer surgery have a higher risk of pulmonary complications, but their short-term mortality rate is similar to patients who were able to stop smoking before surgery.. Their findings were published recently in the Journal of. American College of Surgeons
June 1, 2026
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine researchers are working to understand how extreme summer heat affects older adults’ health, as reported by 91.7 WXVU News recently. George Leikauf, PhD, co-director of UC's Center for Collaboration on Climate and Community for Health (C4H) and a professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine, is leading a study to track the health of older Cincinnatians who live without air conditioning during heat waves.
June 1, 2026
UC Assistant Professor Allison Rickfelder explains why wall lizards from Italy — known locally as Lazarus lizards — are showing up in new neighborhoods across Southwest Ohio.
May 28, 2026
CityBeat highlighted an indie horror video game set in Crosley Tower, a 16-story classroom and lab building under demolition at the University of Cincinnati.
May 28, 2026
Needlepoint is no longer just your grandmother’s hobby. As WKRC-TV Local 12 recently reported, Gen Z and millennials are picking up needles and thread instead of their phones.