Students in Austin Peay's College of STEM usually aren't sitting still for very long.
When our students and educators leave the classroom, they're launching balloons to the edge of space, landing prestigious fellowships and studying endangered bats in the back acres of Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
The common thread between all our students is how they've been able to use their individual experiences to make a quantifiable change in the scientific landscape. When you come to Austin Peay, you'll be able to work closely with your professors daily on research projects, fieldwork and professional development to make sure you are well-prepared to enter the workforce.
Academic departments in the College of STEM
All of our nine academic departments boast doctoral-trained faculty with decades of combined experience who are dedicated to making each class experience worthwhile.
The department, including faculty offices and classrooms, is housed in the Sundquist
Science Complex. The department oversees the 440-acre Farm and Environmental Education
Center, which is located three miles from the main campus which has a $1.2 million
Animal Science teaching facility.
Through APSU's Department of Allied Health Sciences, you can prepare for in-demand
healthcare careers in medical laboratory science, radiologic technology, radiography
and nuclear medicine.
Austin Peay State University’s Department of Biology provides an intellectual and motivational environment for career development in many
areas of biology. Students can pursue training in field biology, botany, zoology, animal and plant physiology, microbiology, molecular genetics, and environmental assessment.
The Department of Chemistry at Austin Peay State University is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society,
devoted to student success, and prepares students for a wide variety of career options.
Our mission is to educate students to independently and critically think, apply chemical
concepts and principles to better understand the scientific world, and help them to
become scientifically literate. We use innovative pedagogical and research strategies
to engage students and cultivate a passion for chemistry and scientific learning.
Computer science is one of the fastest growing fields in the modern world. At APSU's
Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, our published faculty and experience guarantee that you will be prepared for any computing field with one
of our many undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees.
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences with concentrations that prepare students for working in a varity of specialties such
as the geological sciences, environmental hazards, geographic information science,
and global environment and development. In addition, we also offer minors in Geology,
Geography, GIS and Water Resources Management.
Engineering Technology is a science that is centered on individuals who want to be
an engineer, but at the same time want to be able to be involved in the actual manufacturing
or implementation of the items they modify or design. It is a field that challenges
the abilities of anyone who has dreamed of becoming an engineer or technologist.
The knowledgeable and friendly faculty of the Department of Mathematics at Austin
Peay are dedicated to providing a quality education in mathematics. The study of mathematics enhances critical thinking skills and provides an excellent
background for a career in most any field, including science, engineering, education,
law, and medicine.
The APSU Physics Major is versatile enough to provide superior preparation for graduate study or a
career in a wide variety of physics-related disciplines, from Astrophysics to Engineering to Medicine. Its large selection of major electives allow the student
to tailor the major to exactly the career path in which they are interested.
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Dr. Sergei Markov, professor and interim chair of APSU's Department of Biology, will help colleagues implement study abroad programs across the state in his role as a HIP Pathway Ambassador.
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Dr. Jackie Vogel and Dr. Catherine Haase plan to lead innovative Wintermester Study Away courses in Alaska later this year, offering opportunities in mathematics, cultural studies and wildlife ecology for STEM students.
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The Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy will host Public Observatory Nights on Feb. 8, April 5, and May 3, 2025, offering astronomy enthusiasts a chance to explore the night sky using state-of-the-art telescopes.
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