Mathematics and Science Department
Welcome to Mathematics!
Mathematics is everywhere you look. It is the foundation of the science pyramid, describing all processes and phenomena in our world. Interested? Then, start your mathematics education here.
We offer a variety of math courses, from the developmental with support of in-class tutors and computer programs to Calculus I, II, III, and Differential Equations, providing the foundation for a four-year degree in mathematics, liberal arts and sciences, and prerequisites for many engineering technology courses. You will be trained to use the acquired knowledge for problem solving and logical and critical thinking skills.
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Welcome to the Sciences!
Education in the sciences provides students with a means to explore and understand the world in which we live. We offer a broad range of courses in areas such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, oceanography, physics, and environmental science. Whether you are seeking degree completion, transfer to a four-year institution, or want to take courses for personal interest, we have the right course for you! The department encourages all interested students to come for a visit, to sit down with our highly qualified faculty and to tour our many modern science labs.
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Elizabeth M Allen
B.A., B.S., Miami University; M.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of MathematicsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9452 EAllen@threerivers.edu
Vandana Basu, Ph.D.
B.A., Vassar College; Ph.D., University of ConnecticutMathematics and Science Department Associate Professor of ChemistryFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9429 VBasu@threerivers.edu
Michael Carta
B.A., M.S., University of DaytonMathematics and Science Department Department Chair and Professor of ChemistryFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9413 MCarta@threerivers.edu
William Dopirak Jr.
A.S., Mohegan Community College; B.S., Eastern Connecticut State University; M.A. Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of Natural SciencesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9424 WDopirak@threerivers.edu
Solomon Fissha
M.A., Central Connecticut State UniversityMathematics and Science Department InstructorFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9512 sfissha@trcc.commnet.edu
Brian Kennedy
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.A., State University of New YorkMathematics and Science Department Professor of MathematicsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9441 BKennedy@threerivers.edu
Kelly Molkenthin, Ph.D.
B.S., Fairfield University; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Rhode IslandMathematics and Science Department Associate Professor of MathematicsFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9455 KMolkenthin@threerivers.edu
Erin Mulhern
B.A. & B.S., University of Arizona; M.S., Lehigh University; M.P.H., University of West FloridaMathematics and Science Department Instructor of BiologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9456 emulhern@threerivers.edu
Nicola H Ricker
B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S. University of New HavenMathematics and Science Department Professor of ScienceFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9474 NRicker@threerivers.edu
Leslie J Samuelson
B.A., University of California at San Diego; M.S., San Diego State UniversityMathematics and Science Department Professor of Biology and Environmental SciencesFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9467 LSamuelson@threerivers.edu
Sarah B Selke, Ph.D.
B.S., Bates College; Ph.D., University of FloridaMathematics and Science Department Professor of BiologyFaculty Office Hours (860) 215-9470 SSelke@threerivers.edu