Summer Camps
The Office of Student Success will host summer camps that will provide middle & high school students as well as current CoST Aggies an opportunity to engage in instruction and activities that will enhance their STEM knowledge and experience. The goal is to provide students with the necessary tools and resources that will aid in their overall academic success.
One main focus for the college is to expose our students to opportunities to develop into a well-rounded student. The college eagerly encourages every student to participate in community service projects that will enhance their STEM journey.
Innovation Challenges are done to inspire students to think outside the box to resolve real life issues in innovative ways. The college partners with different industry partners to allow students a platform to network with experts in the STEM world and to gain insight from professionals. Students work in teams to deliberate a design that will produce best results based on given prompts and a certain timeline to prepare to present. Prizes are won. Knowledge and experience is gained.
Lobby Days
Lobby Days for the College of Science & Technology will be held regularly to ensure students get direct access to industry leaders and learn of the experiential opportunities the STEM world has to offer. Students are encouraged to participate in these events and gain valuable experience by: Networking with industry professionals, Having(developing) a current professional resume, Gaining critical insight into STEM roles within companies and corporations relevant to their majors and personal goals.
As a way to connect companies with our students, the college will host a series of Lunch-n-Learns where industry partners create an intimate environment and allow students to learn about the company and current opportunities. Company's sponsor lunch for all guest students to help create a great Aggie Pride experience.
The Office of Student Success, along with faculty throughout each department, will host different workshops and seminars that are geared towards academic and professional excellence. Each event will have well qualified leaders that can help groom this next generation of STEM leaders.
The College of Science & Technology will host its annual SciTech Week. This is a time when middle, high school and college students inveteracy and celebrate all the STEM has to offer. Students will get an opportunity to connect with faculty & staff, student organization leaders, and industry professionals. This week long event will include:
- Innovation Challenge
- Professional Development Conference
- Young Scientists & Technologists Day
- Career & Graduate School Expo
- Department Day
- Panel Discussions
- Research Fair
Student Forums
Each semester, the College of Science and Technology hosts student/faculty forums. The forums provide CoST student a platform and space to express their thoughts, questions, and concerns about the academic school year and their experiences with CoST-based courses and instructors/advisors. CoST faculty and staff are encouraged to participate so that the needs of the students can be addressed in a timely manner.
Welcome Week Event-August
- Meet CoST Ice Cream Social ( This event is geared towards all incoming and returning CoST Aggies )
Dow SURE Program-August
- Opening Ceremony ( This event is for students chosen for this research program sponsored by Dow Chemical )
Career Prep Conference- September
- CPC ( This event was created to provide professional resources and tools to assist in their academic journey )
CoST Men- September
- Social Event ( This event is to help the CoST Aggie men to engage with faculty and peers to kick off the semester and foster connections that assist in their academic journey )
CoST Scholarship Fair-September
- Scholarship Fair ( This event is to assist students in connecting with financial resources that will aid in their academic success )
CoST Student Forum- October
- Student Forum (This event provides our students the opportunity to voice their concerns and share feedback about their academic journey )
Alumni Homcoming-October
- Luncheon ( This event provides the atmosphere for alumni to fellowship and reconnect with the college )
CoST Men-October
- Men's Workshop ( This event gives the CoST Aggie men the opportunity to gain insight and support that will aid in their STEM success )
WiST (Women in Science & Technology)- November
- Luncheon ( This event is hosted by our college organization gear to women's STEM programing, seperate from the student organization, that allows networkiing and professional development opportunities )
CoST Men-November
- Men's Workshop ( This event gives the CoST Aggie men the opportunity to gain insight and support that will aid in their STEM success )
CoST Distant Learners Graduation- December
- Distant Learners College Graduation Celebration ( This event allows the college to celebrate our very own graduating CoST Aggies )
CoST Graduation Celebration-December
- Graduation Ceremony ( This event was created to celebrate our very own graduating students )
