Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences
college of science
Welcome to the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences at RIT. We offer a rigorous, hands-on education that prepares our students for a broad range of career options. Graduates of our programs step directly into well paying jobs in industry, non-profit organizations and the government, or continue their education at some of the most selective graduate, professional and medical schools in the country. Whether your long term goal is to contribute to our deeper understanding of the natural world, to answer some of humanity's most vexing challenges, to heal the environment or to heal people, a comprehensive education in the life sciences will prepare you exceptionally well.
As a student here, you will work closely with our faculty and staff to create an education that works for you, for your time at RIT and beyond. Both in class and outside of class - conducting research in faculty labs, learning about career options in co-op experiences, contributing to community and environmental initiatives - you will discover what you want to do and who you want to be. Our students tell us that their time with us is challenging but exhilarating and employers tell us that our students are well prepared for today's rapidly changing work environment. We are proud of them and excited for you to join their ranks!
Sincerely,
Larry Buckley, Head
The Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences offers a diversity of academic programs at both the Bachelor and Master of Science levels. Programs and courses are developed with input from employers and alumni to maximize your ability to succeed.
If you would like to visit, please contact Nicki Bruno (585-475-7577).
Students, Faculty and Staff from the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life, such as Dr. Dawn Carter are actively involved in improving our world, through projects such as the RIT Community Garden.
You too could make an impact through the many activities of our life sciences community.
The faculty of the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences thank their namesake's family, and the many others who have given back over the years.
If you are also interested in giving, please see our gifting page. We are proud to develop the next generation of biologists with your generous support.
News & Events
Rochester Institute of Technology is again being recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the nation's best universities for undergraduate education.
The education-services company features RIT in the just-published 2014 edition of its annual book The Best 378 Colleges. In its profile on RIT, The Princeton Review quotes extensively from students at the university who were surveyed for the book.
John Waud facilitates installation of UV water treatment systems in Chiapas, Mexico
John Waud knows first hand the cost of clean water in Chiapas, Mexico.
The environmental science professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and his wife, Doris, a teacher at Fyle Elementary School in Henrietta, have spent part of every summer for the past 12 years doing conservation work along the region bordering Guatemala. The Perinton couple also lived there for a year on sabbatical in 2004–2005.
The Wauds will return to Chiapas in July. They will continue their conservation work in the riparian valleys of the coastal zone and their efforts to make affordable drinking water available in the villages.
