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Welcome to Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics at The Citadel! Through personalized attention, our mission is to see you meet \u2013 and exceed \u2013 your education and career goals.  Our faculty and staff value student success above all, and are dedicated to preparing the next generation of principled leaders in the core sciences, mathematics, computing, and pre-health fields through outstanding classroom education.  Equally important, we offer skill-sharpening, transformative experiences such as research, capstone projects, internships, service learning, and study abroad courses.  Mentoring and networking opportunities will connect you with alumni and friends of The Citadel in your career field of interest who can provide advice and open doors.  I invite you to consider joining our ranks in the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics and I look forward to meeting you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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With thirteen bachelor\u2019s and four master\u2019s degrees, as well as a variety of concentrations, we offer a broad range of programs across science and mathematics that provide you the foundation for high-paying and highly desirable careers in STEM, nursing and medicine, business, law, or further graduate study. I invite you to explore your options by visiting the pages for our departments of biology<\/a>, chemistry<\/a>, cyber and computer sciences<\/a>, health & human performance<\/a>, mathematical sciences,<\/a> nursing<\/a>, and physics<\/a>. Please contact our department heads, who are more than happy to help guide you and answer any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darin T. Zimmerman, Ph.D.<\/strong>
Dean and Traubert Chair
Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department Heads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Biology<\/strong><\/a>
<\/a>Dr. John D. Zardus, Ph.D.<\/a>
<\/strong><\/strong>Professor of Marine Biology and Department Head
<\/a><\/strong>john.zardus@citadel.edu<\/a>
<\/a>(843) 953-7511<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Chemistry<\/a><\/strong>
<\/a>Holly Bevsek, Ph.D.<\/a>
<\/strong>Interim Department Chair, Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry
bevsekh1@citadel.edu<\/a>
(843) 953-7790<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cyber and Computer Science <\/a><\/strong>
Dr. Shankar Banik, Ph.D.<\/strong><\/a>
Department Head, Professor and Graduate Program Director of Computer Science, Co-director for Center for Cyber, Intelligence and Security Studies at The Citadel
shankar.banik@citadel.edu<\/a><\/strong>
(843) 953-5039<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Health and Human Performance<\/a><\/strong>
Dr. Christopher J. Sole, Ph.D., CSCS,*D<\/a><\/strong>
Professor and Department Head
csole@citadel.edu<\/a>
(843) 953-6386<\/strong>
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Mathematical Sciences<\/strong><\/a>
<\/a>David Edwards, Ph.D.<\/a>
<\/a><\/strong>Professor and Department Head
dedward9@citadel.edu<\/a>
(843) 953-7882<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nursing<\/a><\/strong>
Dr. Kim Subasic, Ph.D.<\/a>
<\/strong>Professor and Department Head
ksubasic@citadel.edu<\/a><\/strong>
(843) 953-1630<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Physics<\/a><\/strong>
Dr. Hank Yochum, Ph.D.<\/a>
<\/strong>Professor and Department Head
hyochum@citadel.edu<\/a><\/strong>
(843) 953-6953<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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