Natural & Social Sciences
Our ten departments and more than 50 degrees and minors unite teaching, learning, and discovery in pursuit of a better world. Our learning communities provide students with strong foundations, personalized attention from world-class scholars and hands on research opportunities in all areas of the sciences, from cutting edge cancer research to engaged scholarship in the Bronx and across the globe. Join us!
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Visit our departments and explore our Undergraduate and Graduate programs and read great success stories in NSS.
Department News
Matt O’Dowd is Named Fellow of American Physical Society
Lehman astronomer recognized for the impact of his public outreach
Lehman Connections to Nobel-Winning Research
Two faculty members have ties to research at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Saying Goodbye to a Lehman Giant
Farewell to a Beloved Elm
Tom Kurtzman Develops a New Way to Guide Drug Discovery
Novel theory and computationalmethod maps the forces of drug binding atom by atom
Devrim Yavuz Wins APSA Award for International Partnership
Support network he co-founded is a model of academic solidarity
Student Scientists Spend a Rewarding Summer Making Neighborhoods Safer
Center for Smart Streetscapes offers life-changing research experiences
Upcoming Events
October 22, 2026
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Lehman Chemistry Club and SGA are hosting a Blood Drive! Blood Donors are urgently needed.
November 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
OPEN HOUSE: Pursue Your Passion in the Arts, Science or Education
Explore how Lehman’s majors in Arts & Humanities, Education, and Natural & Social Sciences can transform your interests and passions into a meaningful career.
November 9, 2026
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Geographic Information Science Information Session M.S. & Adv. Cert.
Hope you will join us for this session!
November 12, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Conducting Applied Developmental Science in Diverse Contexts
Steven Holochwost’s co-authored monograph provides an accessible overview of applied developmental science, emphasizing importance of conducting research with children and families from diverse backgrounds and across varied real-world settings.
November 13, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Tech Day at Lehman College! Explore the technical industry Build connections to professionals in Information Technology Prepare for your career in Tech