STEM @ USM

1-on-1 Attention

You’re not in a lecture hall with 200 other students. At USM, our student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Supervised Research 

Curious? Our faculty are, too. Learn how research is done, and get the hands-on experience you need to excel as a STEM student and professional.

Faculty Mentoring

Whether you have a question about homework or you want to know about graduate school, USM science, technology, and math students meet regularly with our faculty. 

Biology

As a biology major at USM, you’ll master the scientific method by learning how to ask essential questions, analyze key data, evaluate evidence, and solve problems.

You’re understanding of the natural world will grow – learning how living things work, interact, and evolve.

Math

USM math majors gain problem solving skills, a strong understanding of mathematical theory, and knowledge of new math and technological tools. You discover the essence of not only the basics, but the true value of:

• Critical analysis
• Geometric design
• Statistical analysis
• Algebraic systems

Chemistry

As a chemistry major at USM, you’ll study the building blocks of our lives. USM’s program:

• Covers the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental chemistry.
• Explores hands-on experience with analysis, synthesis, and extensive lab work.
• And, you can explore the specific type of chemistry you want to learn through a variety of elective classes.

Cybersecurity

USM's newly revised curriculum centers on current trends and will help you develop the technical and soft skills needed to excel in the industry. 

• Understand the network designs, protocols, operations, and management of wired and wireless communications
• Understand cybersecurity, security risks, data privacy, and the mitigation of data breaches
• Develop strategies and plans for security architecture consisting of tools, procedures, and technologies to detect and prevent network intrusion and hacking, and to design effective cybersecurity countermeasures

Pre-Engineering

In the USM Applied Mathematics-Pre Engineering program, you’ll develop the skills necessary to pursue a career in engineering:

• A convenient 3+2 partnership with the University of Missouri-Kansas City allows you to benefit both from USM's unparalleled one-on-one attention and UMKC's expert engineering faculty.
• Graduate the program with two degrees: Applied Mathematics and Engineering.
• Complete your general education courses and initial advanced mathematics courses in USM's small classes.