Natural and Applied Sciences
At Bentley University, the Natural and Applied Sciences Department is at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future through our three key areas of emphasis: Health Industries, Sustainability Sciences and Psychology. Our cutting-edge programs provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between science, technology and society.
In our Health Industries programs, students explore the physical and psychological aspects of health, gaining insights into how advancements in these areas can be applied to various sectors, including human resources, organizational management, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and health care delivery. Our Sustainability Sciences programs empower students to tackle the pressing challenges of our time, such as waste management, energy and water conservation and global climate change. By fostering a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between humans and the environment, we prepare our students to become leaders and problem-solvers in the rapidly evolving fields of sustainability and environmental sciences. Our Psychology programs delve into the fascinating world of human behavior, cognition and development, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and positively influence individuals and society.
Through a seamless integration of scientific theory and hands-on learning experiences across all three areas of emphasis, our courses span diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, earth and environmental science, genetics and psychology. Join us at Bentley University’s Natural and Applied Sciences Department and unlock your potential to make a positive impact on individuals, businesses and society as a whole, no matter which area of emphasis you choose to pursue.
Degree Programs
Minor Programs
Ledley, Stoner receive Innovation in Teaching awards
Each year, Bentley recognizes faculty members who are transforming their classrooms to empower the next generation of business leaders with our Innovation in Teaching awards. Two Natural & Applied Sciences faculty members are among the latest recipients.
Adjunct Assistant Professor Tamara Ledley (pictured left) partnered with the Wikipedia Student Program for her course, Global Climate Change (NAS 348), which helps business majors understand the importance of integrating climate change information into corporate decision-making.
Assistant Professor Betsy Stoner (pictured right), created fully immersive, 360-degree digital videos of three distinct marine environments — mangroves, seagrasses and hard-bottom habitats — to give her Oceanography (NAS 340) students a firsthand look at aquatic habitats.
Scoglio honored for Outstanding Scholarly Contribution
Assistant Professor Arielle Scoglio has been named one of the newest recipients of Bentley’s annual Outstanding Scholarly Contribution awards.
Scoglio was recognized for her paper, “Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health Symptoms, and Modifiable Health Factors in Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.,” published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
In her study, Scoglio found that the prevalence and severity of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) increased for women during the pandemic, and that experiencing IPV was associated with in adverse health outcomes, including mental health (depression, anxiety and PTSD), shorter sleep duration and poorer sleep quality, and increased use of alcohol and other substances.
Vilmenay, Da Silva learn how to amplify research impact
As participants in the Council on Undergraduate Research’s prestigious Scholars Transforming through Research (STR) program, Franchesca Vilmenay ’26 (pictured left) and her mentor, Paula Chaves da Silva (pictured right) — undergraduate research assistant and associate researcher, respectively, with Bentley’s Center for Integration of Science and Industry (CISI) — learned how to translate complex research into compelling narratives that can influence policymakers and drive meaningful social change.
In March, the duo visited the Capitol Hill offices of Massachusetts senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Representative Katherine Clark. During meetings with legislative staffers, they discussed research they’ve undertaken through CISI, including a study exploring how pharmaceutical value is generated and distributed through public and private sectors.
Courses
Contact
Ryan Bouldin
Associate Professor and Chair
Jennison Room 142
781.891.2638
rbouldin@bentley.edu
Doreen Mirley
Senior Academic Coordinator
Jennison Room 141
781.891.2691
dmirley@bentley.edu