Are you interested in a career in any of the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields? If so, NKU is the place for you to get a hands-on education. NKU STEM programs offer one-on-one interaction with faculty, small class sizes, research opportunities, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and co-op experiences with local companies. At NKU, you will find a community of students, alumni and faculty in a learner-centered environment to help you launch your STEM career.

Graduates are placed all over the world in high-earning jobs and graduate schools, including Harvard, Duke and MIT.

For more information: stem.nku.edu

NKU STEM programsBiological SciencesChemistryComputer ScienceComputer Information TechnologyElectronics Engineering TechnologyEnvironmental ScienceGeologyMathematicsMechanical & Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyPhysicsStatistics

PRE-PROFESSIONAL programsPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-ForestryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Physician AssistantPre-Veterinary MedicinePre-Wildlife Management

COOL FACTYou can live with other STEM students in a STEM-only residence hall wing.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A STEM DEGREE?• Create and break security codes.• Analyze crime-scene data.• Keep computer networks secure.• Develop treatments for diseases.• Develop new flavors for foods.• Use your problem-solving skills in

business or law school.• Develop new material for alternative

energy sources.• Teach any of these topics in fun and

creative ways.

Dreamers Welcome

Pre-Wildlife Management

Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Natural Science Center is among the most technologically advanced undergraduate science centers in the Midwest.among the most technologically advanced undergraduate science centers in the Midwest.

ALEXA Abner STEM major“I dug up dinosaur bones in Utah and worked on developing new energy sources in my first year at NKU,” says Alexa Abner, a sophomore STEM major. STEM undergraduates conduct research with faculty year-round. The National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health have funded additional undergraduate research programs for STEM students. Alexa says, “I have been given so many amazing opportunities; I couldn’t have asked for a better experience in my first year.”

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COOL FACT

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You can benefi t from exclusive STEM study halls.

Learn in the new home of Informatics, Griffi n Hall.

NKU STEM undergraduates have received national

recognition for their engagement with the community.

Yahoo! Best Paper award winner. Author or co-author of 48 papers published in international and national academic journals and conferences. Taught “iPhone App Development” course.

Yahoo! Best Paper award winner. Author or co-author of 48 papers

Dr. Alina Campan

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

William H. Greaves Scholarship & CINSAM (Center for Integrated Natural Science and Mathematics) Scholarship

SOAR Scholarship

CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPS

PRIME, Preparing Regional Increases in Mathematics Educators

The Noyce Scholarship

NKU FORCE, SOAR and Noyce/PRIME programs are funded through NKU and the National Science Foundation (under grant numbers 0969280, 0806915 and 0934709 respectively). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPSINCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPSscholarships.nku.edu

CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPSprime.nku.edu

This publication was prepared by Northern Kentucky University. NKU is an affi rmative action/equal opportunity institution. 15080