Student Success Events

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. 

Community Service Projects

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

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.

Lunch & Learns

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.

Workshops & Seminars

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.   

Annual SciTech Week

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. 

SciTech Week 2025

March 17th-March 22nd

The College of Science & Technology will host its annual SciTech Week. This week long event will include:

• Innovation Challenge
  • March 17th
  • 12noon-3pm
  • Deese Ballroom NCAT Campus
• Research Fair
  • March 18th
  • Deese Ballroom NCAT Campus 
  • 3:3pm-5pm
  • No registration required. All are welcomed to attend!
• Career & Graduate School Expo
  • March 18th
  • Deese Ballroom
  • 9am-1pm
  • No registration required. All are welcomed to attend!
• Department Day
  • March 19th 
  • All day throughout each department
  • See departments for more details
• Panel Discussions
  • March 20th
  • Concurrent Sessions
    • General Classroom Building
    • 4pm-5pm
  • Alumni Panel
    • New Science Building
    • 5:15pm-6:15pm
  • Closeout Mixer
    • Keynote Speaker, Alumnus Dr. Nia Banks
    • Smith Hall Lobby
    • 6:30pm-8pm
• Young Scientists & Technologists Day
  • March 21st 
  • Deese Ballroom (and Department areas)
  • 10am-2pm
  • Serving Local High Schools from the Triad Area
• Student Professional Development Conference
  • March 22nd
  • 11am-4pm
  • NCAT Student Center

SciTech Week 2025 was sponsored by the following:

1. Lowe's (Presenting Sponsor)
2. CarMax
3. Vanguard
4. Cummins
5. S&P Global
6. Sandia National Lab
7. Chick-fil-A
8. ZS Consulting
9. Stryker
10. Duke Energy
11. Carolina Biological Supply Company
12. SAS
13. Deutsche Bank
14. Capital One
15. AbbVie
16. Lenovo
17. Brasfield and Gorrie
18. CapTech 
19. Labcorp