Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

This LLC is offered to first-year students with a declared major in the College of Natural and Applied Science.

This community of scholars is perfect for the budding scientist, mathematician, engineer, or pre-health professional.  Students will participate in hands-on learning activities that allow them to utilize the skills learned in the classroom in fun and creative ways. Sponsored by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, this community is provided with exclusive opportunities to engage with the Dean and professors outside of the classroom through one of our many signature events. Finding internship and career opportunities will be fun as you explore your options with your peers in the STEM community. This community also helps students establish study groups for STEM courses and make friends along the way!

Experiences include activities like:

• Career Fair Reversal
• CNAS Public Lecture – “Amazon River Basin”, “The Golden Age of Exoplanet Discovery”, “Break It ‘Till You Make It: Engineering Design Team Competitions”
• CNAS Undergraduate Research Day
• Dinner with the Dean
• Dinner with the Dean
• Get to Know Your Professors
• How To Talk to Your Professors (panel and incentive event) with Dr. Pierson
• Missouri Region 7 Science Olympiad
• Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair
• Slingshot Competition w/ Math Department

Interested in finding out more? 

Find more information online at STEM LLC at MSU, contact the Student Success Initiatives Office at 417-836-3234, or contact department partners Dr. Tammy Jahnke and Dr. Matt Pierson.