The natural sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences offer an in-depth exploration of the physical world and its phenomena. This academic discipline encompasses fields such as biology, geosciences, and psychology. Students engage with scientific principles and methodologies, developing a robust understanding of natural processes and systems. 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.
The faculty, comprised of accomplished scientists and educators, are dedicated to guiding students through rigorous coursework and hands-on laboratory experiences, fostering innovation and scientific inquiry. Through interdisciplinary studies and collaborative projects, the natural sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences inspire students to contribute meaningfully to scientific advancements and address global challenges.
July 16, 2025
Jumping spiders so closely resemble wasps that their images fool artificial intelligence. Biologists say the mimicry might help males capture the attention of mates.
July 15, 2025
Chemistry is a versatile major that allows students to dip their toes into all professions related to science while completing their undergraduate degree.
July 9, 2025
UC biologist and spider expert Nathan Morehouse helped a writing collaboration at Kent University explore our common ground with these eight-legged creatures that fascinate us.
June 24, 2025
UC President Neville Pinto shares letter related to the future of DEI at UC.
June 24, 2025
Faculty members in engineering and physics received a Fulbright award that will allow them to pursue their work abroad.
June 24, 2025
A study co-authored by Rose Marie Ward, PhD, a UC psychology researcher, uncovers the complexity of disordered eating in young adults. The study appears in the Journal of Eating Disorders.
June 3, 2025
The Guardian highlights UC's student research that is pursuing new pesticide-free ways to prevent infections from ticks.
May 29, 2025
Caden Elrod made history for Cincinnati Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati this month by graduating first with a bachelor’s in math and statistics at UC and then on May 22 with a diploma from Walnut Hills High School. His story aired on WLWT and Local 12 News in Cincinnati.
May 23, 2025
UC mosasaur expert Takuya Konishi talks to the Globe & Mail about how scientists use dentition to determine whether fossil specimens represent new species of mosasaurs.
May 9, 2025
Science Now, a program on WOR-TV, highlighted discoveries about snake locomotion by a University of Cincinnati biologist. UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor Bruce Jayne has described and categorized the unique ways snakes can move.
May 7, 2025
Katelyn Cotton, a political science major, became the first student in the Marian Spencer Scholarship program, to graduate from the University of Cincinnati during the May 2 Spring Commencement ceremonies.
May 4, 2025
Two high school students received bachelor's degrees at the University of Cincinnati's Spring Commencement. Caden Elrod, a senior at Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, and Sai Gollamudi, a senior at Centerville High School in Centerville, receive their degrees while also completing their diplomas. They are first high school students in UC's College Credit Plus Program to earn bachelor's degrees.