Science and mathematics are a vital and dynamic part of Middlebury’s liberal arts curriculum.

Science and Mathematics at Middlebury

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Students who want the best in STEM education will find it here, as well as a holistic education that fosters a deep and integrative approach to any field of study they choose. Middlebury’s science and math departments blend the high-tech facilities and cutting-edge research typically associated with larger universities with the collaborative learning atmosphere of a liberal arts college. With 11 departments and programs focused on math and both the physical and life sciences, Middlebury not only has a broad range of ways to study the sciences, it gives students the freedom to explore them all.

McCardell Bicentennial Hall
McCardell Bicentennial Hall

Recent Middlebury College STEM Annual Report

Science and Mathematics News and Events

Events Calendar

  • Gabriel Angrand's head shoot

    Developing a Framework for Scaffolding Effective Learning in STEM

    What would it look like and feel like if study techniques were embedded in the fabric of your course? Threaded from learning objective to assessment? Designed with mastery in mind? Let’s explore these questions together using Bloom’s Taxonomy, scaffolding, and our collective knowledge as tools. Gabriel Angrand, Assistant Director, Office of Academic Resources at Haverford College, will present a framework for helping students effectively engage in our courses.

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220

    Closed to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    Restoration through Dam Removal and River Reconnection - A Nature Based Approach to Community Resilience, a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk by Karina Dailey, Vermont Natural Resources Council.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Photo of stars in outer space.

    Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

    The Mittelman Observatory is hosting a stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 8:00 - 10:30pm on Friday October 18th. This event is open to Middlebury students, faculty/staff, alumni, and their families. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 45-minute stargazing time slot. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.

    Mittelman Observatory (McCardell Bicentennial Hall)

  • Biology Seminar Series Dr. Erica Westerman University of Arkansas Butterfly communication/phenotypic plastic

    “Mechanisms of preference diversity: From genes by environment to behavior “

    Picking a mate is a key biological process across a wide range of species, and animals exhibit great diversity in what traits they use during the mate selection process and what they find attractive. Here, the Westerman lab uses a range of genetic, developmental, and behavioral techniques to uncover mechanisms driving mate preference diversity, using butterflies as a model system.

    McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220

    Open to the Public

  • photo of stars in outer space

    Stargazing at the Mittelman Observatory

    The Mittelman Observatory is hosting an open house stargazing event on the MBH roof deck from 8:00 - 10:30pm on Friday October 25th. This event is open to the general public. For safety reasons, attendance is limited and registration is required. Please register for only one 45-minute stargazing time slot. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The event is free for all attendees. Note that this event will only take place if the sky is expected to be mostly clear.

    Mittelman Observatory (McCardell Bicentennial Hall)

    Open to the Public

  • Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series

    Environmental Studies Core Conversations: “Contingency and Complexity” a Howard E. Woodin Environmental Studies Colloquium Series talk featuring Middlebury College Professors:
    Rebecca Gould, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies;
    Christopher Klyza, Robert ’35 and Helen ’38 Stafford Professor in Public Policy, Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies; 
    Peter Ryan, Professor of Earth and Climate Sciences and Environmental Studies.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Open to the Public

  • Environmental Studies Program Fall Cider Social

    Come meet fellow ES majors, minors, and faculty. Learn more about the major and opportunities in the program and get any questions answered prior to spring registration. Prospective majors and minors are also encouraged to attend.
    Apples, cider, and cider doughnuts will be served. 
    Monday, November 4, 2024 4:30 pm in HLD 103, the Orchard.

    Franklin Environmental Center, The Orchard-Hillcrest 103

    Closed to the Public