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College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Play a Critical Role in Solving Real World Problems

Join some of the most exciting frontiers of science, innovation and technology

The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are the backbone of our global society. STEM fields are deeply rooted in innovation and discovery. From finding new energy sources to working on the cutting edge of medicine and robotics, STEM careers will always be in demand and offer the opportunity to play an integral part in the betterment of our world. EKU offers exceptional programs developed to meet the growing needs of STEM industries and to provide our graduates with a competitive advantage in the job market.

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College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Departments

Discover our STEM Facilities

A hands-on discipline requires a hands-on approach. In the College of STEM, you can expect to get out of the classroom and into your field of study on a regular basis. EKU is proud to offer top-tier labs and facilities across all STEM majors.

  • Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium
  • Observatory and Astronomy Deck
  • Forensic Science Crime Scene House
  • Kentucky State Police Digital Forensics Lab
  • Meadowbrook Farm and Stateland Dairy
  • EKU Horticulture Facilities and Greenhouses
  • Lilley Cornett Woods Appalachian Ecological Research Station
  • Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory
  • Taylor Fork Ecological Area

Student Stories & Features

Message from Dean, Dr. Tom Otieno

Welcome to the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Eastern Kentucky University. Whether you are a current student, prospective student, parent, alumnus or friend, I hope that you will enjoy learning more about our college as you explore this website.

We are committed to building upon the existing strengths of the people, places and programs of the units within the college to establish and sustain a supportive environment, that values diversity and inclusion, where students, faculty and staff can excel.

Student success is of utmost importance to us. We strive to provide our students with an educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom, which prepares STEM majors for a career in a competitive STEM field and provides non-majors with a firm foundation in science and mathematics to enable them to succeed in their chosen majors.

– Dr. Tom Otieno, Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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EKU Medical Laboratory Science: Cultivating Careers, One Sample at a Time

Students Cheyanne Scherder and Isabel Alguera put on their lab coats and gloves and head into Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) state-of-the-art Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) lab in the Dizney Building. Here, they apply what they’ve learned in the classroom, examining blood samples under a microscope and looking for any abnormalities to make diagnoses. EKU’s MLS […]

Students Take Their Research to Harvard, Representing EKU at the National Level

In January, six Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students traveled to Harvard University and presented their research at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC). This marked the second time students from EKU attended the conference, following recommendations from faculty mentors. “Our students being accepted to showcase their research at the NCRC—at Harvard—shows the massive potential of […]

EKU’s Classroom in a Box Initiative Supports First-Year Teachers

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Education and Applied Human Sciences launched an innovative initiative to support graduates as they embark on their teaching careers. “Classroom in a Box” provides essential classroom supplies to new teachers, many of whom are the first in their families to graduate from college. “Schools across Kentucky are filled with […]

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College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Science Building

533 John Hanlon Drive
Richmond, KY 40475


859-622-1405
stem@eku.edu

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