Science & Math is represented by seven departments in the areas of mathematics, physical and natural sciences. Science & Math is made up of 18 full-time instructors, a full-time Academic Office Manager, a full-time Science Lab Manager, usually 15-25 adjunct instructors, one student office worker and various student computer and science lab assistants in any given semester. Current leadership is as follows: Academic Area Chair - Tony Jenkins, Mathematics Instructor, Science Department Head - Greg LaCross, Biology Instructor, and Mathematics Department Head - Deb Pharo, Mathematics Instructor. Our main office is located on the second floor of the Les Beiderman Building which can be found between the Tanis Administration and Health and Science buildings on NMC's Main Campus. Adjacent to the Health and Science Building is NMC's Greenhouse which is used primarily by our Biology Department.

Students may select courses from Science and Mathematics to fulfill requirements in a variety of programs or they may wish to concentrate in one of these academic areas. Students specializing in these areas are generally working toward at least a bachelor’s degree and are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete that degree. While at NMC, students pursue general liberal arts curricula, with courses chosen from their area of interest.


During their first semester at NMC, students should consult the Counseling Center staff and faculty members in their field of interest to familiarize themselves with the transfer requirements of the school(s) where they may complete their bachelor’s degree. Students may elect to stay in Traverse City and transfer to the University Center.

We hope you will find these pages interesting and informative. If you have any questions regarding this site please contact the Science & Math Office Manager at 231.995.1260 by phone or e-mail.