School of Science

The School of Science provides advantages and facilities you would expect from a larger school, combined with the freedom to utilize these opportunities without waiting your turn with hundreds of other students. All labs are used for teaching and student work.

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Examine the effect of antibiotics on the location and function of mitochondria in human cells. Start a medical practice in your hometown or become a mechanical or computer engineer. In Buena Vista University’s School of Science, you will learn how to compete with the best and adapt and grow in a changing scientific landscape.

As a student, you will also have regular access to the Estelle Siebens Science Center, and will carry out experiments using state-of-the-art equipment owned by BVU. Because all of the labs are located in the Science Center, they are easily accessible and professors are always on hand to show you how to use them.

 

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“Imagine having the opportunity to get paid to spend the summer of your junior year engineering viruses to kill cancer cells or developing gene therapy approaches to regenerate heart tissue after a heart attack. For a science student, it doesn’t get much better than that.”

President Brian Lenzmeier, Ph.D.
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Opportunities in Science

Science students have unique experiences inside and outside the classroom. With resources and support, students can apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems! Cutting-edge technology and research opportunities make a big impact.

Science Faculty

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Dr. Nathan Backman
Associate Professor of Computer Science
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Dr. Lisa Bengtson
Instructor of Exercise Science
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Alexander Berry
Dr. Alexander Berry
Assistant Professor of Biology
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Dr. Thomas Bonagura
Dean, School of Science
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Dr. Brittney Dinkel
Assistant Professor of Biology
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Dr. Geoffrey Ecker
Dr. Geoffrey Ecker
Assistant Professor of Agronomy
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Gail Hartsock
Dr. Gail Hartsock
Associate Professor of Mathematics
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Melanie Hauser
Dr. Melanie Hauser
Associate Professor of Chemistry
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Jeremy Lawson
Jeremy Lawson
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
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Tim McDaniel
Mr. Timothy McDaniel
Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Quantitative Business
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Lisa Mellmann
Dr. Lisa Mellmann
Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences
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Dr. Michelle Metzger
Assistant Professor of Education-STEM & Mathematics
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Sarah Schlichte
Dr. Sarah Schlichte
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science
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Dr. Jason Shepherd
Professor of Computer Science
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Dr. Shawn Stone
Professor of Physics and Computer Science
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