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Summer Math REU Gives Students a BUMP Over a dozen students from institutions around the country participated in the first YSU Beginning Undergraduates’ Mathematical Research Preparation (YSU-BUMP) program, hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. |
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STEM College Announces Interim Associate Dean, Director The STEM College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carol Lamb as Interim Associate Dean and Dr. Abdu Arslanyilmaz as Director of the School of Computer Science, Information & Engineering Technology |
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YSU Rocket Club Makes Penguins Fly at 2022 Spaceport America Cup Pictured above: Members of the 2022 YSU Rocket Club pose with their rocket |
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WiSTEM Director of 24 Years Celebrates Final Program Dr. Diana Fagan has served as a Director of the Edward W. Powers Women in STEM Career Day for 24 years. The most recent one was her last before retirement. |
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STEM Students Show Off at Annual Showcase Each year, STEM students showcase their research and projects for the community at the STEM Showcase. This year, over 50 projects were on display. |
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Employer Spotlight: Mahoning County Coroner's Office Pictured: Octavious Jones (left) and Theresa Gaetano (right) pose at an information table at Science Day 2022 |
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Salute to Spring 2022 Grads: Luke Hetzel and Abby Whaley This summer we will feature recent graduates from the various areas of STEM. This month, we hear from Luke Hetzel (Math) and Abby Whaley (Engineering). |
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Civil Engineering Students Place 4th and 7th at National Competitions Students in the YSU Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers recently competed in the National Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge Building competitions and both teams placed in the top 10! |
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SAE Baja Team Earns Two Top 20 Recognitions Pictured: Members of the 2022 SAE Baja t |
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STEM Hosts Annual Convocation Over 100 STEM Students were honored at the Annual STEM Convocation on Saturday, April 23rd for their outstanding achievements both in and out of the classroom. Read on for a list of awardees. |
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ODHE Awards $1,400,000 to YSU for STEMM Scholarships The Ohio Department of Higher Education recently announced YSU as a recipient of a $1.4 million Choose Ohio First scholarship grant. This is in addition to the $1.6 million awarded in 2021. These scholarships directly support the recruitment and retention of Ohio students in STEMM fields. |
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FIVE students accepted to prestigious Physics Research Summer programs! Each year, the National Science Foundation (NSF) funds research opportunities for undergraduate students through the REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program at universities nationwide. Each site typically hosts approximately 10 students each summer to participate in full-time research with a faculty mentor and often participate in seminars and present their work at the end of the summer. REUs are extremely competitive and prestigious. We are thrilled to share that five students majoring in Physics have been accepted to participate in an REU this summer. |
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Physics Grad Serves as Senior Edutainer at OH WOW! STEM Alum, Elainie Huncik, works as a senior edutainer in charge of research and development at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology. |
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Physics Professor Gives TEDx on a New Approach to Treating Neurological Disease Dr. Gregg Sturrus, Chair of the Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology and Environmental Science recently gave a TEDx talk on a new way to cure neurological diseases like Alzheimer's. Dr. Sturrus is working with local Halberd Corporation on this research. |
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Over 80 Students Participate in Regional Choose Ohio First Poster Symposium Students in the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program (COFSP) recently traveled to Cleveland State University for the annual COFSP Poster Symposium to practice giving a research presentation and receive feedback from faculty and industry judges. Two YSU projects took home "Top Poster" awards! |
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Student Spotlight: Sarah Rambo Learn more about Sarah Rambo, a junior double-majoring in Physics and Mathematics |
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Physics Olympics Makes In-Person Return STEM and the Department of Physics, Astronomy, Geology and Environmental Science were excited to welcome Physics Olympics back to campus this past February! |
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Alumni Spotlight: Theo Bucci Read on as we catch up with Theo Bucci, Spring 2021 graduate in physics and mathematics. |
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Student success at the Spring 2022 STEM Expo! Last month, STEM students and alumni geared up for another hybrid (face-to-face and virtual) STEM Expo hosted by the STEM Professional Services, Careers, Internships and Co-ops office. |
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Borra Named IEEE Senior Member Dr. Vamsi Borra was recently named a Senior Member of IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). |
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YSU College of STEM hosts first on-campus Science Day celebration! Pictured: Mahoning County Coroner's Office Reps pose at their info table (left); students learn how to dust for fingerprints (right) |
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STEM Celebrates Engineers Week Pictured: Duct-tape a friend was one of several challenges hosted during this year's engineers week competition
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| Math Team Competes in Historically-Challenging Putnam Exam Anish Chougule, Abhinav Giri, Ian Jones, Gyaneshwar Agrahari, and Nishan Adhikari made up the 2021 YSU Putnam Mathematical Competition team. Overall, 2975 students participated from 427 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. |
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JCPenney helps students dress for success! Pictured: YSU Students take advantage of the JCP Suit-Up Event for huge discounts on their professional wardrobe |
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12th Annual Estimating Competition Teaches Key Skills Pictured: YSU CCET students Soma Albert, Sidney Laughner and Ryan Bedlion work on the project.
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