Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sciences (BCES)

Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Science

The mission of the Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science Department at NNMC is to provide a progressive and balanced learning experience to prepare students for placement in advanced professional programs and applied technical and research-oriented careers. Our department is committed to student education in fundamental concepts, laboratory and field techniques, research principles and practices that are aligned with marketable skills and the pursuit of life-long scholarship to meet the needs of our culturally rich and diverse student population.

Sushmita Nandy, PhD
Dept. Chair, Biology
747.5068
sushmita.nandy@nnmc.edu

Teresa Beaty, PhD
Environmental Science
747.5038
teresa.beaty@nnmc.edu

G. Scott Braley, PhD
Radiation Protection
747.5469
scott.braley@nnmc.edu

Wesley Colgan lll, PhD
Biology
747.5474
wes.colgan@nnmc.edu

Brenda Linnell, PhD
Chemistry
747.2248
bmlinnell@nnmc.edu

Reynold Silber, PhD
Environmental Science
747.5480
reynold.silber@nnmc.edu 

Rhiannon West, PhD
Biology
747.5466
rhiannon.west@nnmc.edu

Maria Romero
Instructional Laboratory Manager
747.2214
maria.romero@nnmc.edu 

Toni Atencio
Administrative Assistant
747.2210
tonia@nnmc.edu

Programs

Bachelor of Science

• •  Biology, BS
• •  Environmental Science, BS

Associate of Science

• •  Biology, AS
• •  Chemistry, AS
• •  Environmental Science, AS

Associate of Applied Science

• •  Nuclear Operations Technology, AAS
• •  Radiation Protection, AAS

Certificate

• •  Radiation Control Technician, Certificate