School of Natural and Social Sciences

Embrace Discovery & Make an Impact

At Susquehanna University’s School of Natural & Social Sciences, students learn by exploring the world around them. Whether they are in state-of-the-art labs, in the field or through hands-on research alongside their expert faculty mentors, they forge new paths in scientific discovery and social understanding.

With cutting-edge facilities, interdisciplinary research and the unparalleled living laboratory of the Susquehanna River, our students work side-by-side with expert faculty, unlocking solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. They aren’t just learning — they’re charting the course for a better tomorrow.

Every adventurer needs the right tools to succeed. Your support makes this possible.

A gift to the School of Natural & Social Sciences ensures students— aspiring biologists, chemists, environmental scientists, psychologists and policy makers— have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive and lead.

How you can Help:

• Fuel the Makerspace – A hub of creativity and experimentation, where students bring ideas to life through hands-on innovation.
• Expand Summer Research Opportunities – Unlock life-changing experiences where students tackle real-world scientific and social questions with faculty mentors.
• Strengthen the School of Natural & Social Sciences – Fortify academic programs, faculty support and student success initiatives.
• Enhance the Center for Environmental Education and Research – Preserve and utilize our natural environment as an essential learning and research asset.

Dive Deeper & Discover more. Help us make a difference.

Science is a Story Podcast

"...science isn't just numbers and test tubes— it's an ongoing story of discovery, fueled by a whole lot of curiosity." Join Kathy Straub, Dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences at Susquehanna University, as she talks with Susquehanna science faculty about their latest research projects on her podcast.

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• Political Science: @susqu_poliscidept
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• Sociology and Anthropology: @susqu.soc.anthro
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