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Science

About Our Department


FCC's Science Department is enthusiastically led by a faculty with broad ranging interests, training, and experiences, complemented by an excellent support staff and adjunct instructors. Our department offers a wide variety of courses in the physical and biological sciences.

We are dedicated to constantly improving student learning. As you learn about yourself, your world, and the universe, our goal is that you will grow in your understanding of the role of science in society.

Faculty & Staff Contacts


Larry Matthew Arthur, Ph.D Assistant Professor [email protected] 240.629.7972
Teresa Calzonetti, Ph.D. Professor [email protected] 301.846.2557
Tiziana Cavinato Assistant Professor [email protected] 240.629.7949
Christine Chin Choy, Ph.D. Associate Professor [email protected] 240.629.7807
Natasha Cleveland Professor [email protected] 301.846.2563
Debra Ellis, Ph.D. Professor [email protected] 301.846.2555
Thecla M. Gibson Assistant Professor [email protected] 301.846.2628
Mahbanou Ghandiyazdi Assistant Professor [email protected] 240.629.7960
Gengshi Lu, Ph.D. Professor [email protected] 301.846.2573
Wen Nellis, Ph.D. Professor [email protected] 240.629.7956
Jessica Newnam-Baicy, Ph.D. Associate Professor [email protected] 1.846.2581
Savita Prabhakar, Ph.D. Assistant Professor [email protected] 301.846.2564
Tricia Sheppard Department Chair, Assistant Professor [email protected] 301.846.2577
Emily Taylor Assistant Professor [email protected] 301.846.2537
Perry Wood, Ph.D. Professor [email protected] 301.846.2554
Department Chair

Tricia Sheppard
[email protected]
Department Chair
301.846.2577 
Office: C-117 

Academic Office Manager
Sharon Smith
[email protected]
Academic Office Manager
301.846.2510
Office: C-118