College of Science & Engineering
The College of Science and Engineering is committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators, teachers, and leaders.
By promoting research and scholarship to our students, we strive to further advancement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
“You won’t be told to just read a chapter — you are going to use what you learned.” — Renee Fisher, Biology Major
Our college offers a broad range of major, minor, pre-professional, and graduate programs. Through these programs, we strive to provide students with the basic skills, interdisciplinary, and research-rich learning environments they need to succeed.
Southeastern Minnesota is a hub of engineering and manufacturing firms. WSU partners with local industry leaders to design engineering programs that provide the necessary skills so that graduates can successfully take on in-demand engineering roles.
From our established facilities to the natural resources right in our backyard, there is no shortage of interactive learning environments.
Here are some of the things you may do as a Science & Engineering student at WSU:
- Study the Mississippi with a special classroom boat or monitor fish populations in a trout stream
- Find composite material solutions for new products, enter data analytics competitions or design a video game
- Use the latest geotechnical equipment on a field trip
- Collaborate with hospital staff in clinical research or present your own research results at a national conference
We have a variety of established centers that provide unique student learning and employment opportunities in “real-world” research and problem-solving.
Run by the Engineering Department, COMTEC tests manufactured materials and products for local and regional companies needing quality assurance and specification testing.
The center also serves as a working laboratory for instruction and engineering research.
Administered through the Biology Department, LRSC provides students with the opportunity to conduct research on large river ecosystems and associated bodies of water.
LRSC also shares information about the upper Mississippi River and other large river ecosystems to local, regional, and scientific communities.
The Statistical Consulting Center (SCC) is operated by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Its primary mission is to enhance research efforts by providing quality statistical support to faculty and students.
The Center provides academic experiences for students that engage them in authentic, relevant, and important community work.
Scholarships are based off area of study, career goals, financial need, academic success, and more.
Apply for WSU Foundation Scholarships
College of Science & Engineering Events
Each semester, we offer several events to bring together science & engineering students while expanding your knowledge.