Deans' Priorities
Tell us about the College of Science.

Gordon L. Nelson, Dean

The College of Science is the second largest on campus in terms of students, but with nearly 50 percent of the university’s current grants and contracts, our faculty members fuel Florida Tech’s research engine. Included in the college are departments of biological sciences, chemistry, physics and space sciences, mathematical sciences, and science and mathematics education.

What are the strengths of the faculty in the College of Science?
Nearly a third of Florida Tech’s faculty members are in the College of Science. They are outstanding teachers, leading to an excellent retention rate among our students. Faculty members also conduct cutting-edge research in fields ranging from the ocean’s depths to the far reaches of the solar system.

What does the college need to grow its research capabilities?
During the Golden Anniversary Campaign, we are focused on funding two new buildings that would go to the heart of our research goals. First, we hope to fund and build an interdisciplinary research facility that would dramatically upgrade our ability to conduct multimillion dollar research across the spectrum of sciences. This would truly be a transformational gift for the college. Second, we are planning a facility for our marine sciences and aquaculture research. This building would augment the work being done at our Vero Beach Research Facility, and give our outstanding marine biologists the tools they need to pursue powerful new research opportunities.

In what other ways can donors to the Golden Anniversary Campaign help the college reach its ambitious research goals?
This campaign gives donors a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the research efforts of our faculty and students by providing funding for cutting-edge instrumentation.

Finally, what are the other needs of the college?
We continue to seek funding for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships and endowed faculty chairs. This funding will enable the college to attract top students and faculty to our halls.

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Leading the Way
Florida Tech’s deans state their cases for support as the university begins the public phase of the Golden Anniversary Campaign. Click below to learn more.