Inspiring Student Exploration in Science and Mathematics for the 21st Century
The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics provides excellent undergraduate and post-baccalaureate graduate education in the sciences and mathematics. At the undergraduate level we have outstanding B.S. degree programs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Geology, Forensic Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as interdisciplinary B.S. degree programs in Environmental Science and Studies, and in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics. Our undergraduate programs for preparing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers lead the region, and have a national reputation as well because of our new Towson UTeach Program for preparing high school STEM teachers.
At the graduate level we have M.S. degree programs in Applied Information Technology, Biology, Computer Science, Applied and Industrial Mathematics, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Mathematics Education. We also offer a doctoral program in Information Technology.
In the Fisher College we have made the commitment to develop well-educated and confident graduates who are well prepared to respond creatively to the challenges of the future. Science is becoming increasingly important as our world changes and is challenged by rapid technological change. More and more, science is needed to help determine the road to the future. The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics at Towson University is helping to build that road through its distinctive, student-oriented teaching and learning environment, and its highly acclaimed undergraduate student research programs that offer students the opportunity to learn science by doing science. Through the many internships and research experiences available within our college, students gain practical experience in the workplace that many times leads directly to employment upon graduation.
The School of Emerging Technologies was launched in October 2011. The SET's focus is on innovative, interdisciplinary, and emerging uses of technology, and it includes a strong emphasis on faculty/student research opportunities, a Towson hallmark.
The Jess and Mildred Fisher Endowment supports four-year undergraduate scholarships for outstanding incoming freshmen, endowed chairs for some of our top junior science faculty, and special projects that further the College's mission. More information about these first two programs may be found at the
So, what do you want to be and where do you see yourself in 10 years, or 15, or 20? A molecular biologist working to cure a crippling disease, a forensic chemist performing DNA analysis or post-bomb investigations in a crime laboratoy, a computer and cyber security specialist, a science or mathematics teacher, a materials scientist developing nanorobots, a medical doctor or dentist, an actuarial scientist studying risk management, an astrophysicist studying the properties of quasars and black holes? Your opportunities are boundless, and the potential for satisfying and rewarding careers nearly limitless. Come join us in the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics!
Sincerely,
David A. Vanko, Ph.D
Dean
The Jess and Mildred Fisher
College of Science and Mathematics
Smith Hall, Room 312 (campus map)
Phone: 410-704-2121
Fax: 410-704-2604
E-mail: fcsm@towson.edu
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