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Exceptional programs in the sciences in a beautiful wooded setting!

The Natural Sciences Division houses programs in:

Biology

Chemistry

Energy and Earth Resources

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

10/29/2026

Nine University of Pittsburgh employees have earned 2026 Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Awards for Staff. These annual accolades recognizes the work of staff members that demonstrates exceptional dedication to the University community and reflects Pitt’s spirit of possibility.

Recipients were selected across categories recognizing innovation, mentorship, student impact, research support, community engagement and outstanding career achievement. Each honoree receives a $2,500 prize and will be recognized at a Nov. 20 reception.

Winners’ names will also be added to a permanent plaque displayed in the William Pitt Union.

Congratulations Drew Hurd '22 Clinical research coordinator, School of Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center for being recognized in the Exceptional Early Career Achievement category

Drew was recognized for “developing innovative lab methods that directly supported two FDA drug applications and enabled first-in-human clinical trials at Hillman Cancer Center.” He also built a stand-alone app that tracks vaccination rates and visualizes campaign performance for the Vaccination and Health Connection Hub’s HPV campaign.

10/14/2026

Math Dept Celebrates Homecoming!

09/14/2026

Evan Lenz, a 2026 graduate (Biochemistry and Biology double major) started at job at Lampire Biological Laboratories as a Laboratory technician over the summer where he works in antigen preparation for injection as well as cell isolations of PBMCs and splenocyte cells. Congrats Evan!

09/10/2026

Biology
Bio1/2/Cell Bio/Anatomy: M 3-5; Tu: 2-5*; W 3-4:30; Th 2-3:15
*Cell bio and Anatomy end at 3:14 on Tu
A&P1: M 2-5; Tu 2-3; W 3-4; Th 2:30-5
Ecology: M 4-5; T 2-3:15; Th 2-3:15

Math (MAC)
M, W, and Th until 7; Tu until 5; F until 2

Physics
M 6-8; T 2-4; W 5-8

https://www4.upj.pitt.edu/FSI/SBEM/TutorFall2026.pdf

06/16/2026

Congrats to Dr. Manisha Nigam on winning one of the 2026 Pitt Sustainability Awards! From the announcement lined below: "Dr. Nigam is a Professor of Chemistry at Pitt's Johnstown campus whose work in green chemistry spans teaching, research, and institutional change. She was instrumental in leading Pitt-Johnstown to sign Beyond Benign's Green Chemistry Commitment, establishing UPJ's formal commitment to embedding green chemistry principles across the campus. Her curriculum includes multiple lab experiments that replace hazardous reagents, minimize waste, and emphasize safer chemical design, modernizing the undergraduate organic chemistry program while demonstrating that sustainability and academic excellence are not mutually exclusive."

https://www.sustainable.pitt.edu/get-involved/pitt-sustainability-awards/2026-pitt-sustainability-awardees

05/06/2026

Maura White, a Biology Major with a Chemistry minor (BS '26) was accepted into the physicians assistant masters programs at Carlow University and Seton Hill University. She will be attending Seton Hill University in the fall! Congrats Maura!

05/06/2026

We are proud to announce the launch of The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge, a new tuition-free program for eligible Pennsylvania residents at our Johnstown campus, as well as the Bradford, Greensburg, and Titusville Nursing program. This pledge reflects a deep commitment to our regional campuses, as well as a sustained commitment to opening doors of opportunity and supporting student success across our communities. Click the link to learn more: https://pitt.ly/4eUuvV3

05/05/2026

On Friday the 17th, coordinated by Dr. Julie Wagner and Dr. Matt Sernell, UPJ was host to the Path Forward Conference in partnership with Senator Dush. The conference welcomed over 100 attendees, including Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, to campus to discuss and learn about Human Trafficking and what can be done to help prevent such a horrible crime.

Luka Hodgson, from the Geosciences Department, was selected to sing the national anthem to kick off the day’s discussions. Luka is an Environmental Sciences Major with a Professional Environmental Concentration.

05/04/2026

Julia Mooney (BS '25) a Biology Major with a chemistry minor has been accepted into and will be attending Indiana University School of Dentistry in the fall. Congrats Julia!

Address

450 Schoolhouse Road
Johnstown, PA
15904

Telephone

+18142692901

Website

https://www.johnstown.pitt.edu/divisions-programs-overview/natural-sciences

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