Roosevelt University

Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences Department

The Department of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences provides personalized, high-quality instruction and training for a variety of scientific careers and post-graduate studies. Our faculty are researchers and experienced teachers in areas ranging from molecular and cellular biology to organic chemistry to environmental science. Our students are active participants in research as well as in a variety of student-led organizations and campus initiatives.

Programs of Study

Department Contact

Dr. Vicky McKinley
Professor of Biology

Chair
Chicago Phone: 312-341-3682
Chicago Room: WB 9xx
Schaumburg Phone: 847-619-8559
Schaumburg Room: SCH600-D
vmckinle@roosevelt.edu

Dr. Robert Seiser
Associate Professor of Biology and Chemistry

Assistant Chair
Chicago Phone: 312-322-7139
Chicago Room: WB914-M
Schaumburg Phone: 847-619-8758
Schaumburg Room: SCH600-B
rseiser@roosevelt.edu

Dr. Kelly Wentz
Associate Professor of Biology

Health Professions Advisor and Coordinator
Chicago Phone: 312-322-7107
Chicago Room: WB 914-J
kwentzhunter@roosevelt.edu

Jocelyn Yarbrough
Senior Secretary

Schaumburg Phone: 847-619-8551
Schaumburg Fax: 847-619-8555
Mailstop: SCH600
jyarbrou@roosevelt.edu

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BCPS Blog

WGN Weather Anchor Tim McGill to teach PHSC 104 in Fall.

Apr 09, 2013

Students may interested to hear that Tim McGill, weather anchor for WGN News channel will be teaching PHSC 104 entitled Severe and Unusual Weather in Chicago on Tues/Thurs from 1-4PM. Filed under: Active, Downtown

BIO Career Fair (Apr 22)

Apr 04, 2013

BIO Career Fair Monday, April 22, 2013 Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 E. Wacker Drive The BIO Career Fair will be held on Monday, April 22, in conjunction with the 2013 BIO International Convention in Chicago. Spend the day speaking with … Continue reading

Science and Math Symposium 2013 (Apr 19)

Mar 06, 2013

April 19, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Wabash Building, 10th Floor Can the urban landscape of Chicago go from blight to blossom? How do we deal with the Great Lakes’ legacy of biological invasion and chemical contamination? What tools do … Continue reading

RU Science LinkedIn Group

Feb 15, 2013

Are you interested in networking with other from Roosevelt Science? Maybe you are looking for a job? Maybe you want some career advice from someone working in industry? Join our LinkedIn Alumni Group and tell others. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3769441 Filed under: Active, … Continue reading

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