MAJ Nicholas L. Calangi

MAJ Nicholas L. Calangi, MS

Senior Instructor

Course Director - CH275

Chemical & Biological Science & Engineering

nicholas.calangi [at] westpoint.edu

MAJ Nicholas L. Calangi is a senior instructor of CH275 Introduction to Biology. After earning a B.S. in biology, a B.A. in history, and a minor in theology from Loyola University-Chicago in 2013, he commissioned as a Chemical Officer. Initially assigned to the 10th Mountain Division, MAJ Calangi has served on staff in both 2-22nd Infantry Battalion and 3-71st Cavalry Squadron. He would later be assigned to 7th Engineer Battalion to serve as the dismounted chemical reconnaissance platoon leader. 

Completing his tour at Fort Drum, NY, he served as 17th Field Artillery Brigade’s protection chief at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Following this assignment, he served 25 months as the commander for the 11th CBRNE Company (Technical Escort). After command, he pivoted his career track and became a Functional Area 52 Officer (Nuclear and WMD Counterproliferation).

M.S., Biology, Concentration in Microbiology and Infectious Disease - George Mason University

M.S., Environmental Management - Webster University

B.S., Biology - Loyola University Chicago

B.A., History - Loyola University Chicago