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Through our academic programs, research opportunities, real-world experiences and unique facilities, you will be inspired to join the next generation of innovative scientists and engineers.

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An Angelo State engineering professor showing his students a water machine.

START @ Angelo State

START @ Angelo State, allows incoming freshmen to participate in mathematics classes and campus-enhancing experiences. This free program is intended for students who have an interest in majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field, although it is not a requirement.

Angelo State Biology students inside the greenhouse looking at plants and taking notes.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

From the Hunter Strain Engineering Labs, Angelo State Natural History Collections and new ASU Greenhouse to our 6,000-acre MIR Center/ASU Ranch, our science and engineering facilities are second to none. These are just some of the facilities where you will gain valuable hands-on experience in your chosen field.

Two Angelo State engineering students working together on a lab

STEM LLC

Live in Plaza Verde Residence Hall with other STEM majors and participate in activities, events, and research with faculty

The College of Science and Engineering hosted its first-ever Lab Night with all of the departments participating and offering activities ...

 

STEM Outreach

Our STEM Outreach program strives to engage students in underserved schools and communities with hands-on, inclusive learning experiences that will inspire scientific curiosity, promote STEM literacy, and connect diverse talents to future majors and careers.

  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Certainly the quality of my ASU education played a huge role in preparing me for the rigors of medical school. I’d honestly estimate I came in as prepared as any of my classmates from any other college.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19474-asu-trailblazer-dr-michael-patyrak">Dr. Michael Patyrak</a></strong>, Lead Team Radiologist, Dallas Cowboys, Class of 2002,</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The engineering department is committed to graduating practice-ready engineers who have been given every opportunity to practice their technical training and develop the broader skills needed to apply that training in the workplace.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Caleb Miller</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The focus is on you as a student.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I got offered a job the week I graduated. The faculty prepare you for what the job looks like. It’s not just getting an education. This is real – what you’re doing in school is how you’d design in the field. I know that mentality got me the job I have today.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “During our free time, Dr. William Kitch and I launched well over 100 rockets. At times I needed motivation for my schooling, and Dr. Kitch was right there to give me a good kick in the butt, metaphorically speaking.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Robert Kody Womack</strong>, Class of 2022, Mechanical Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “There is something so special at ASU, you’ll know people on a personal level.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19496-asu-trailblazer-katie-jo-light">Katie Jo Light</a></strong>, Biology, Class of 2016</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The faculty have really prepared us. I feel prepared, not only to become a successful engineer, but to be ready for the workplace and to work on a team to come up with the best solution for our infrastructure.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “Attending ASU is an opportunity to truly form relationships that will last forever!”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19496-asu-trailblazer-katie-jo-light">Katie Jo Light</a></strong>, Biology, Class of 2016</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The Angelo State Agriculture Department provided me with a multitude of opportunities to seek out potential careers and a great education.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Corey Owens</strong>, Class of 2005 and 2007</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The focus is on you as a student. It’s not going to be, ‘the faculty is worried about their research.’ It’s going to be, ‘how can I prepare this student, not only to become successful, but to ready them for the workplace and work on a team to come up with the best solution possible for whatever project they’re working on?’”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Deyton Riddle</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “I am happy to receive an engineering degree from Angelo State.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The goal of the department to make ‘practice-ready engineers’ has made a huge impact on my perception and knowledge of engineering.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Ty Lee</strong>, Class of 2018, Civil Engineering</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “The Ag Department at ASU offers hands-on learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom alone.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong>Corey Owens</strong>, Class of 2005 and 2007</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “<span data-slate-fragment="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">I’m super grateful for my time at ASU because I feel like the transition from arriving at medical school and my residency to now having my own practice, it never really was that hard of a jump.</span>”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19496-asu-trailblazer-katie-jo-light">Katie Jo Light</a></strong>, Biology, Class of 2016</p> </blockquote>
  • <blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> <p> “No matter where you’re from, keep any open mind about ASU. The West Texas collegiality and community really make ASU feel like home, and there is strength in that. Anyone can thrive in this kind of environment.”</p> <p class="blockquote-author"><strong><a href="/live/news/19474-asu-trailblazer-dr-michael-patyrak">Dr. Michael Patyrak</a></strong>, Lead Team Radiologist, Dallas Cowboys, Class of 2002</p> </blockquote>

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