Physical Sciences
Welcome to the Division of Physical Sciences
Welcome to the Division of Physical Sciences! The Division offers a variety of general education courses in the physical sciences leading that lead to careers and/or further degree opportunities in chemistry, engineering, geology, physics, research, education, medicine, and many other related/technical fields. Students will leave our courses with a thorough understanding of the scientific method and its implementation, physical science concepts, laboratory skills, and the technical experience required to be successful in any number of career or educational pathways. Please check out our Associate Degree pathway maps for Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, and Physics to learn how you can to can charge forward into graduation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Pathways
Chemistry Pathway Checklist and Map
Engineering Pathway Checklist and Map
Regents Engineering Pathways (REP)
Geology Pathway Checklist and Map
Physics Pathway Checklist and Map
Physical Sciences Faculty
| Name | Rank/Discipline | Campus | Office | Office Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chen, Guangyao | Assistant Professor of Physics | gchen@highlands.edu | Marietta | N-220 | 678-872-8548 |
| Easton, Allen | Associate Professor of Chemistry | aeaston@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-340 | 706-368-7520 |
| Garrison, Charles | Laboratory Coordinator | cgarriso@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-245 | 706-368-7534 |
| Morris, Billy | Professor of Geology | bmorris@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-324 | 706-368-7528 |
| O’Connor, Ryan | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | roconno@highlands.edu | Marietta | N-222 | 678-872-8534 |
| Pergrem, Mark | Professor of Physics | mpergrem@highlands.edu | Floyd | W-239 | 706-368-7529 |
| Polizzi, Justin | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | jpolizzi@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-207C | |
| Shufro, Erin | Chair & Assistant Professor of Chemistry | eshufro@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-307 | 678-872-8344 |
| Smithson, Tatiana | Laboratory Coordinator | tsmithso@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-207B | 678-872-8468 |
| Summerlin, Matt | Assistant Professor of Chemistry | msummerl@highlands.edu | Cartersville | C-275 | 678-872-8343 |
Division of Physical Sciences Chair:
Erin Shufro
Chair, Division of Physical Sciences
School of STEM
Cartersville, C307
eshufro@highlands.edu
678-872-8344