Researchers at Boston College seek answers to difficult questions, aiming to better the world in which we live.
Case in point: the rampant increase in drug overdose deaths in the US has long been blamed on easy access to legal and illegal opioids, but a research team at BC discovered that the lure to drugs is also caused by an equally dramatic decline in upward income mobility. In a different study, BC researchers found that glaciers are shrinking at a much quicker pace than expected — a discovery made through the exposure of bedrock after centuries of being covered by prehistoric ice.
The 541 full-time faculty at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences (MCGS) are dedicated to making a difference through research and teaching. Whether it’s developing medical breakthroughs or protecting ecosystems, all embody BC’s commitment to making an impact in the world. Under their guidance, graduate students thrive within an interdisciplinary, collaborative community.
Natural sciences departments at MCGS invite students to address rigorous challenges while solving today’s most complex issues. Source: Boston College
A hands-on, purpose-driven education
PhD graduate Lucas Lindsay credits his experience with the BC Physics Department in helping excel in his appointment as an award-winning research scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “Professor David Broido helped me overcome my fear of vast arrays, subscripts, sums, and ‘supercomputing’ so that now I can toy with the biggest computer machines in the world,” he says. “I recall standing in classrooms learning to ‘teach’ Physics and learning humility, particularly in the face of the inequality triangle and Professor Andrzej Herczyński.”
The college is home to six departments in the natural sciences: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Psychology and Neuroscience. Studying at the R1 university’s state-of-the-art lab and classroom facilities allows each member of its diverse community to engage in studies of national and international significance.
MCGS students also have the advantage of living and learning close to 35 other colleges and universities within the Greater Boston area. From extensive coursework options to seminars and workshops across neighbouring institutions, Boston College students learn beyond their Chestnut Hill campus. Such experiences expand technical knowledge and skills, while broadening networks and learning options. It’s why MCGS graduates like Lindsay move on to roles in R1 research institutions, technology start-ups, industry and national labs, and more.
More than one-third of MCGS students are international. Source: Boston College
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