Natural Science & Technology
Welcome to the website of the Natural Science and Technology division at Butler County Community College. Here you will find information on twelve technology programs that lead to rewarding careers and four science and engineering programs that transfer to four-year baccalaureate degrees.
Preparing For Success
Our mission is to deliver academic programs in mathematics, science, engineering and technology that prepare students to succeed in industry or at a baccalaureate degree program. Our technology programs are based on workplace competencies to enable students develop technical and professional skills necessary to compete successfully for positions upon graduation. Transfer programs in mathematics, chemistry, biology and engineering prepare students to transfer seamlessly into the junior level of a baccalaureate program.
Alva Hill Receives Honorary Professor Award from BC3 on August 19 at Convocation Ceremony
Pictured L to R: Dick Rittelmann, BC3 Board of Trustees, former business partner at Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann; Joe Vaughn, BC3 professor of architecture; and Alva Hill, architect and former owner of Burt Hill architectural firm. Alva has worked with architecture students and volunteered his time two days a week for the last 14 years.
Preparing For Challenges
We recognize that many students find science, mathematics, engineering, and technology courses challenging, hence we focus on preparing every student to succeed in these courses. We like to assure every student that when you register for any course in this division you will find instructors who care and are willing to help you learn. We are proud to invite you, your friends, classmates and relatives to visit us at our new well-equipped Science and Technology building and talk to our faculty about what we have to offer.
Science & Technology Programs
Check BC3's Online Course Catalog for detailed program and course descriptions.
- Architectural Design and Drafting with CADD
- Biological Science
- Chemistry
- Civil Technology
- CNC Programming Technology Certificate
- Computer Aided Drafting Technologies
- Computer Aided Machining Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering
- Machine Drafting and Design with CADD
- Machine Tool Technology Certificate
- Manufacturing with Advanced Technology
- Mathematics
- Metrology/Precision Measurement Technology
- Nanofabrication Technology
- Nanofabrication Technology Specialization
- Robotics Technology
- Technical Trades: HVAC Option
Full-time Faculty
Aikens, Mike - Drafting
mike.aikens@bc3.edu
Ameduri, Mike - Mathematics
mike.ameduri@bc3.edu
Cavaliero, Cheryl - Mathematics
cheryl.cavaliero@bc3.edu
Dailey, Denton - Electronics
denton.dailey@bc3.edu
Jeffries, Bessie - Mathematics
bessie.jeffries@bc3.edu
Karavias, Denise - Physics
denise.karavias@bc3.edu
Kovac, Matt - Mechanical/Physics
matt.kovac@bc3.edu
Mayfield, Stephen - Biology
stephen.mayfield@bc3.edu
Morrow, James - Biology
james.marrow@bc3.edu
Motha, Madhu - Mathematics
madhu.motha@bc3.edu
Patterson, Robin - Biology
robin.patterson@bc3.edu
Riethmiller, Karen - Drafting/Computer-aided Machining
karen.riethmiller@bc3.edu
Ripper, John - Biology
john.ripper@bc3.edu
Ripper, Melinda - Chemistry
melinda.ripper@bc3.edu
Robinson, Michael - Manufacturing
michael.robinson@bc3.edu
Ruediger, Kevin - Metrology
kevin.ruediger@bc3.edu
Schiebel, Dave - Metrology/Electronics
dave.schiebel@bc3.edu
Stage, Deborah - Biology
deborah.stage@bc3.edu
Vaughan, Joe - Architecture
joe.vaughan@bc3.edu
Xin, Amy (Junhua) - Chemistry
amy.xin@bc3.edu
Apply to BC3 at the Open House and the $25 application fee is waived. Register Now!
Contact Natural Science & Technology Division
Matt Kovac
Interim Dean of Natural Science & Technology
724.287.8711 ext. 8312
matt.kovac@bc3.edu
Karen Fair
Secretary, Natural Science & Technology
724.287.8711 ext. 8295
karen.fair@bc3.edu
Academic Calendar
Download and print the 2010 - 2011 Final Exam Schedule(pdf).
Download and print the 2010 - 2011 Academic Calendar(pdf).
Course Catalog
Contact Academic Affairs
Frances P. Spigelmyer
Vice President, Academic Affairs
724.287.8711 Ext 8262
frances.spigelmyer@bc3.edu
Renee J. Piovesan
Secretary, Academic Affairs
724.287.8711 Ext 8263
renee.piovesan@bc3.edu
