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Department of Sciences

Why Science?

You like

Unraveling mysteries, thinking critically or making a difference

You'll learn

To solve real-world problems and conduct sophisticated research

You can be

A scientist who changes the world

Highlights

Shanelle Shillingford '16
Dr. Shanelle Shillingford '16
Meet Shanelle, who earned her PhD at Yale
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Kimberly Nunez
Kimberly Nuñez '23
Meet Kimberly, who's earning an MA in biology
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Daniel Aguilar
Daniel Aguilar '23
Meet Daniel, who landed a job doing research at Mount Sinai
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Book title Complexes of Natural Flavonoids with Transition Metals by Dr. Ekaterina Korobkova
Professor Ekaterina Korobkova Publication
Meet Dr. Korobkova our Associate Professor
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Professor Nathan Lents
Using Genetic Genealogy
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Dr. Thomas Kubic
Professor Thomas Kubic
Dr. Kubic the winner of 2023 Edmond Locard Award for Excellence in Trace Evidence
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Lissette Delgado-Cruzata
Professor Lissette Delgado-Cruzata
Professor Lissette Delgado-Cruzata wins NSF Grant
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Undergraduate Majors/Minors

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BS in Forensic Science
Find details about earning a BS in Forensic Science
BS in Forensic Science
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BS in Toxicology
Find details about earning a BS in Toxicology
BS in Toxicology
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BS in Cell & Molecular Biology
Find details about earning a BS in Cell & Molecular Biology
BS in Cell & Molecular Biology
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Biology & Chemistry Minors
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Graduate

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MS in Forensic Science
Find details about earning an MS in Forensic Science
MS in Forensic Science
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BS/MS in Forensic Science
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PhD in Criminal Justice
Find details about earning a PhD in Criminal Justice with a Forensic Science concentration
PhD in Criminal Justice
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Graduate Admissions
Be a fierce advocate for justice!
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Student Resources

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Tutoring Services
Math & Science Resource Center
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Workshops
Biology & Chemistry Workshops
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Paid Internship & Employment Opportunities
The CUNY Inclusive Economy Initiative
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Student Research
Research Internship
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Contact us

Email

science@jjay.cuny.edu

Call

646.557.4637 or 212.237.8892

Visit

05.66.06 New Building