You don't have to be a total science geek to appreciate what goes on in the Department of Physical Sciences at Rhode Island College. There are four main branches of physical science: physics, chemistry and Earth and space science. RIC's faculty are experts in all of these areas and work together on a daily basis. They believe that the challenges we face in our modern world require knowledge across all areas of science. 👨🏻‍🔬 👩🏾‍🔬 Research is a key component of the work faculty do, and almost all of their research is done in collaboration with students. "My undergraduates are involved in all levels of my research, from generating ideas and hypotheses to carrying out experiments and interpreting the data," says Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Jamie Towle-Weicksel (second photo). 🔬 Upon graduation, some students continue their education in master's and doctoral programs. Others are now teaching chemistry and physics at colleges, universities and high schools, whil...