Welcome to the College of Science
The College of Science prepares undergraduate and graduate students for careers in the natural and physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, and technology. The College is committed to nurturing the talents of young scientists by immersing students in a robust curriculum and applied learning experiences in laboratory research, field study, and cutting edge technology.
With our nationally recognized research programs and a strong emphasis on teaching, our faculty helps prepare students for advanced professional training and graduate school. A unique feature of our undergraduate program is the opportunity for serious students to work closely with faculty members on current public and privately funded research projects. Such involvement often leads to scholarly publications and interest in graduate studies.
Composed of 185 faculty in six departments and the new Bruce and Gloria Ingram School of Engineering, the College of Science offers a broad spectrum of educational resources, cross-disciplinary training, and career preparedness for our majors.
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Presidential Awards for Excellence |
Congratulations to our outstanding honorees from the College of Science! The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, Excellence in Service and the Presidential Seminar Award are given annually to faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding performance in teaching, outstanding performance in scholarship, and outstanding performance in service.
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2008 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching |
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2008 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities |
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Promotion and Tenure Awards for College of Science |
Regents of the Texas State University System have approved the promotion of 26 faculty members at Texas State University-San Marcos and have granted tenure to 16. Congratulations to the following faculty in the College of Science:
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promoted from associate professor to professor: Floyd Weckerly (biology), Wuxu Peng (computer science), Jian Shen (mathematics) |
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faculty awarded tenure: Floyd Weckerly (biology), Alexander White (mathematics) |
Spotlight on the College
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6.25.2008 Don Olson and Russell Doescher Reconciling the tides of history Julius Caesar landed an invasion fleet on the shores of Britain in 55 B.C., expanding the boundaries of the so-called “Known World” and inadvertently sparking a dispute between historians and scientists for centuries to come. Now, a team of astronomers from Texas State University-San Marcos has applied their unique brand of forensic astronomy to the enduring controversy surrounding the precise location of Caesar’s landfall, concluding that the historically accepted date for the event--Aug. 26-27, 55 B.C.--is incorrect. (more) |
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6.05.2008 Student’s team takes first place in MAES Leadership Conference competition Nick Mustachio, a chemistry/applied mathematics double major and HLSAMP Scholar, placed first along with his team in the Team Project Competition at the 19th Annual Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists Leadership Conference in Fort Worth. (more) |
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6.02.08 Accepting applications for new Summer II course in developmental mathematics and college algebra Math FOCUS Dr. Selina Vasquez Mireles, assistant professor, Department of Mathematics, will teach a grant-funded Math 1315 hybrid course covering both developmental mathematics and college algebra coursework, from July 7 – August 7. (more) |
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5.27.08 Dr. Robert Habingreither is given highest AFS Texas Chapter honor: the American Foundry Society Texas Chapter Memorial Award. (more) |
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