School of Environmental and Physical Science

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Bernd H. Kuennecke, Interim Director
Cook Hall 136, (540) 831-5558

The School of Environmental and Physical Science (SEPS) provides students courses of study in Physics as well as the Anthropological Sciences, Geospatial Sciences and Geology. A major theme across the disciplines is the application of biological, geological, geographical, and physical principles to the study of the physical and cultural environment and the solution of environmental problems. It also houses the Radford University Forensic Science Institute, which oversees the Interdisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science.

Forensic Science Institute (RUFSI)

Cliff and Donna Boyd, Co-Directors
http://rufsi.asp.radford.edu
257 Preston Annex
(540) 831-5856

The RU Forensic Science Institute (RUFSI) is an interdisciplinary institute whose goal is to promote and support forensic science education, research and public service. The institute faculty and affiliates are comprised of a wide range of specialists with interests in Forensic Science and include Forensic Anthropologists, Archaeologists, Biologists, Chemists, and specialists in Physics, Geology, Criminal Justice, Psychology and Information Technology. The RUFSI provides unique hands-on advanced interdisciplinary training of undergraduate students in the Forensic Sciences through the Minor in Forensic Science which prepares students for professional careers (including graduate study) in a variety of forensic medico-legal settings.

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