College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

The One. The Only.

We're Ohio's first and only college dedicated to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Our faculty are academic experts. But they're also working professionals, involving students in their daily research. You don't have to go to Silicon Valley to see the latest advances in modern electronics; that happens in our backyard.

Opportunity doesn't knock, because it's already at our students' doorstep. Take our STEM Professional Services, for example. Its sole purpose is to prepare our students for professional internships. Or Workforce Education and Innovation, who are preparing the current and future workforce with industry skills.  

With this level of professional support, it's not hard to see why we're Ohio's "first and only" STEM college. It's because we're some of Ohio's best.


 

 

Our Departments and Offices

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This department offers several degree programs, including BA, BS, and MS programs in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, a BS program in Biochemistry, and a BSAS program in Forensic Science.

Chemical and Biological Sciences and Forensic Science

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The programs within the School range from Associate Degrees to a Master Degree. Some programs focus on the analytical while others are focused on the practical side.

Computer Science, Information and Engineering Technology

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The Rayen School of Engineering offers world-class engineering education, fosters excellencies in undergraduate researches, and promotes industrial partnerships.

Rayen School of Engineering

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We take pride in being one of the strongest undergraduate mathematics programs in the state, offering students research opportunities from their first semester and close interaction with faculty.

Mathematics and Statistics

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Our department is founded on the belief that students learn best by actively engaging in the same kinds of work performed by physicists, astronomers, geologists, and environmental scientists.

Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Environmental Science

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We partner with industry to deliver high-impact workforce training that strengthens talent pipelines and drives regional innovation.

Workforce Education and Innovation


 

STEM IN THE NEWS

 

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Civil engineering senior Mitchell Cook has built a strong foundation for life after graduation through hands-on learning experiences at Youngstown State University. Cook, who is completing his final year in YSU’s civil engineering program, is gaining practical experience through an...
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FEATURE STORY Story by: Aicha Sawaneh, Professional Communication Graduate Student Research opportunities at Youngstown State University allow students to move beyond the classroom and engage in hands-on projects while working closely with faculty mentors across disciplines. Through research and...
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT When Youngstown State University junior Ely Vuksanovich presented her work at a national steel industry conference in December 2025, she was not only representing her student organization, but years of hands-on learning and leadership at YSU. Vuksanovich, a mechanical engineering...