Natural Sciences: Getting Started

 IN PERSON

• Librarians and specialists are available in-person at our knowledge bar service desks on the third and fourth floors of the Learning Commons. Please visit this page for hours. 

VIRTUAL SERVICES:

WEBSITE

• The Library website is open 24/7 at: https://my.kettering.edu/page/library

CHAT

• To chat KU Librarians, please see browser sidebar on the library website, libguides or searcheverything  

 EMAIL

• Library 'General Inquiries': library@kettering.edu
  You may also email the specialized area directly:
  • Materials On Demand (MOD): mod@kettering.edu
  • Research: libresearchhelp@kettering.edu
  • Access: libaccesshelp@kettering.edu
  • Archives/Special Collections: archives@kettering.edu

TEXT

• KU Library available for texting services at 810-255-9009
• KU Archives available for texting services at 810-255-0022

 PHONE

• For general inquiries and research assistance, please call the Librarians at 810-762-9598
• For information regarding materials (books/articles), your library account or reserves, please call Access Staff at 810-762-7814 
• For historical questions, please call the Archivist at 810-762-9690

From biology and biochemistry to chemistry and physics, you can explore it all and gain a better understanding of the natural world around you with Kettering University’s Department of Natural Sciences. Every engineering discipline literally builds upon a foundation established in knowledge of the natural world. The required and elective courses we offer lay the groundwork for advanced applications and the latest cutting-edge technology. We can help you learn to describe and understand the rules that dictate the physical and natural world. Through our course work, labs, and hands-on learning experiences, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the world that you can apply to any career field.

The Department of Natural Sciences extends across campus, with offices & labs in the Mott Center (3rd floor) and the Academic Building offices in room 2-323, with labs at the top of the ramp.

Phone: 810-762-7824 | Email:  naturalsciences@kettering.edu

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Physics World Stories is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators.