The Division of Mathematical and Natural Sciences offers foundational courses to familiarize students with elementary principles that form a basis of understanding each discipline. Students have the opportunity to learn methods of observation, experimentation, analysis, and reasoning, gaining insight into the nature of the mathematical and physical worlds. The division offers majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, and physics.
Video Library
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Physics
Professor Alison Crocker (Physics) discusses classes, research, and the physics major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Biology
Professor Sarah Schaack (Biology) discusses classes, research, and the biology major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Computer Science
Professors Adam Groce and Greg Anderson (Computer Science) and a junior math-computer science major discuss classes, research, and the computer science major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Mathematics and Statistics
Professor Kyle Ormsby (Math) and a senior Reedie discuss classes, research, and the math major at Reed.
Faculty Office Hours ’25 - Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB)
Professor Bobby O'Brien (Chemistry) and a senior BMB major discuss classes, research, and the chemistry and BMB majors at Reed.
Pre-Medical Pathways at Reed
Watch Vice President and Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Milyon Trulove’s conversation with three members of Reed’s pre-med advising team.