• Science Programs @ Saint Joseph’s
    Make the Sebago Lake Campus Your Laboratory.

  • Our Programs
    Whatever your career interest, we’ve got a program for you.
  • National Science Foundation—Funded Science Scholars Program
    Learn more about how you might qualify for a scholarship in science.

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  • From the Classroom to the Real World
    Our unique location means you study first-hand at the ocean, in the mountains, on the lake, and on a working farm.

    • Environmental Science Semester (ESS)

      Spend a semester in the field immersed in science-travel across two countries, two states, and six Maine islands, gathering and interpreting data from unique field sites. Learn more about ESS.

    • From Classroom to Careers

      The labs sciences provide students with a strong analytical skills needed for careers in biotechnology, research, pharmacy, medical and veterinary schools, and more.

    • Learning from Experience

      The student to faculty ratio is 12:1 with an average class size of 16. Students will learn directly from experienced faculty members through informative lectures and lab work, so they can take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to their future profession.

    • Student Research

      Students have the opportunity to engage in faculty-led research, learning various methodologies through field experiences to prepare them for careers and graduate school.

    • Student Success

      Our students succeed in science because of many hands-on opportunities. From collecting lake water samples, growing tilapia in aquaculture class, winter excursions to Mt. Washington, to practicing veterinary skills at our organic farm.

    • WeatherSTEM

      With a newly installed WeatherSTEM module, students will have the opportunity to learn hands-on about current and forecasted weather conditions, and conduct different scientific research.

  • Meet Some of Our Faculty
    • Steven Jury

      Assistant Professor of Biology

      PhD, University of New Hampshire
      MS, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

      Learn more about Steven

    • Yi Jin Kim Gorske

      Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

      PhD, University of Wisconsin

      BA, University of California, Berkeley

      Learn more about Yi

    • Gregory J. Teegarden

      Professor of Marine/Environmental Science

      PhD, University of Rhode Island
      MS, University of Maine
      BA, University of Colorado

      Learn more about Greg

    Steven Jury

    Assistant Professor of Biology

    PhD, University of New Hampshire
    MS, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Learn more about Steven

    Yi Jin Kim Gorske

    Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

    PhD, University of Wisconsin

    BA, University of California, Berkeley

    Learn more about Yi

    Gregory J. Teegarden

    Professor of Marine/Environmental Science

    PhD, University of Rhode Island
    MS, University of Maine
    BA, University of Colorado

    Learn more about Greg

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  • Invest in Your Future
    Succeed at Saint Joe’s

    Interested in majoring in Science?