Congratulations, 2022 Graduates
We’re proud to celebrate the 191 graduating students from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Toledo’s Spring 2022 Commencement. Congratulations on your achievements and go Rockets!
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Are you a motivated student who wants to change the world? Join your peers in UToledo’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Our students discover stars, search for clean energy sources, find new methods to fight diseases, study water quality on Lake Erie, collaborate with faculty and much more.
- Opportunities for undergraduate research with internationally renowned faculty
- Great pre-health options (pre-med, dental, veterinary and physician assistant)
- Hands-on field experiences and internships
- State-of-the-art facilities that rival those at larger universities
- Faculty members who empower and support you
- Innovative curricula that stays on top of current job trends
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Cutting-edge Research
Work with renowned faculty researchers in their labs. Undergraduate research is a priority and can begin as early as your first year. Our areas of research excellence ― astronomy and astrophysics, solar energy, water quality, sustainable technologies and cell architecture and dynamics.
Research OpportunitiesTop Pre-Health Option
Our majors make excellent pre-health pathways if you’re interested in becoming a physician, dentist, veterinarian or physician assistant. UToledo’s Pre-Health Advising Center can help you understand what it means to be pre-health and provide you with resources. Apply to our BACC2MD program directly from high school.
Pre-health informationStudy Abroad
Expand your horizons and study in England for a year as part of the UToledo-Salford Exchange Program. Stay on track to graduate in four years.
Salford Exchange Program information
Meet our Outstanding Graduates
Tatiana Baliu-Souza
'23, B.S. in Biology
“I’m excited to make new discoveries. I love to ask questions and find creative solutions to try to answer those questions. I love brainstorming and all the creative processes involved in lab work.”
Read MoreElizabeth Ziegelmeyer
'22, B.S. in Chemistry; Minor in Green Chemistry & Engineering, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry 2022 Departmental Outstanding Graduating Student
"When I first started college, I knew that chemistry would be a difficult major, but I've really felt supported by my peers and professors at The University of Toledo. My favorite memories at UToledo involve spending time with my friends in the American Chemical Society”
Read MoreJacob Kahle
'22, B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences 2022 Departmental Outstanding Graduating Student
"The University of Toledo has allowed me to grow as a student and as a person. Growing up in a small town, UToledo allowed me to experience new opportunities and live in a city while also retaining a lot of the core values found in my small town. I never felt out of place or like Toledo wasn’t home...”
Read MoreLee Harms
'22, B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability concentration, Department of Environmental Sciences 2022 Departmental Outstanding Graduating Student
"I love how generally nice students and staff are at UToledo. It seems as though most professors will willingly go out of their way to ensure success.”
Read MoreMatthew T. Brown
'22, B.S. in Mathematics, Pure Math concentration, Department of Mathematics and Statistics 2022 Departmental Outstanding Graduating Student
"It has been a great experience for me. Learning math was by far my favorite part. The math professors were awesome, and I've enjoyed every single math class I've taken.”
Read MoreEdward Walsh
'22, B.S. in Physics, Astrophysics concentration and B.S. in Mathematics (dual major), Department of Physics and Astronomy 2022 Departmental Outstanding Graduating Student
"Over the past few years, I have worked with Professor JD Smith on the Spitzer Infrared Mapping Legacy Archive, or SIMLA as we call it, along with a few other students. This was an awesome opportunity and I gained tons of research experience as well as lifelong friends..”
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Diversity in STEM Education
We are STEM
The Tony Quinn We Are STEMM Initiative and Fellowship Fund have been established by the University to honor Dr. Quinn. Dr. Quinn was a renowned immunologist and faculty member dedicated to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority students. The initiative includes a lecture series, fellowships for graduate and professional education and mentoring programs.
Louis Stokes Midwest Center For Excellence
We promote diversity in STEM Education as a partner in the Louis Stokes Midwest Center for Excellence.
NSM Diversity Initiatives