Science
The College of Science provides the highest quality of science education, scholarly research and technical expertise to the people and industries of Texas and the nation. Composed of the departments of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and statistics, the college provides comprehensive B.S. and B.A. curricula for more than 2,000 undergraduate majors. The graduate programs, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs, prepare research scientists for industry and academia. Our faculty's scientific expertise is invaluable to society: in service on scientific advisory and editorial boards, in informing public schools and the general public about scientific innovations, and in helping Texas and the United States meet the scientific challenges of the 21st century.
Funding Priorities
The College of Science identifies and prioritizes the needs of our college, with a goal of providing the best possible opportunities to our students and faculty.
Our current funding priorities include:
| Faculty Chair An award for a faculty member's sustained excellence in an academic field |
$1,000,000+ |
| Professorship A long-term award for top professors |
$300,000+ |
| University Professorship for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence (UPTE) A five-year, renewable award for faculty who excel at undergraduate teaching |
$150,000+ |
| Faculty Fellowship Support for faculty members who excel in teaching and research |
$100,000+ |
| Graduate Student Fellowship Academic award for outstanding graduate students |
$75,000+ |
| Scholarship Support for students in a specific field of study designated by the donor |
$25,000+ |
Additional Opportunities
An array of possibilities exists in the College of Science if you are interested in additional opportunities. The requirements for these opportunities differ, so please speak with your development officer. The following offers a sample of additional opportunities available:
- Chemistry Road Show Fund:
Fund to support the operation of the Chemistry Road Show throughout the State of Texas.
- Chemistry Scholars Fund:
Scholarship fund to benefit undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in chemistry.
- College of Science Outreach Fund:
Fund to support activities of the College of Science Outreach organization, which includes: Texas State Science Olympiad, Science and Engineering fairs, Science Bowls, NASA SHARP PLUS program, Women in Science, and other programs.
- Howard L. Gravett Scholars Program:
These individually-endowed scholarships benefit undergraduate students taking the necessary coursework for entry into professional medical school.
- Industry-University Cooperative Chemistry Program:
This program provides an excellent opportunity for corporate partnership by linking industry representatives with faculty who are performing cutting-edge research and training the chemists of tomorrow. Privately- funded research plays a key role in such partnerships.
- Statistics Former Student Fellowship:
Fund to benefit graduate students pursuing a degree in statistics.
- LIFELINES Scholarship Program:
Scholarship fund to benefit students taking the coursework for entry into professional medical or dental school.
