Explore STEM
Explore STEM Opportunities at Kent State Today!
5XÉçÇø offers a world of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through many of our academic majors and through hands-on, youth STEM activities and innovation camps. Young learners can participate as early as third grade.
Real science happens when students of all ages explore their STEM interests in Kent State’s top-rated makerspaces and state-of-the-art facilities, working with educators who are leaders in their fields of study.
And real science is closer than you think! Kent State offers STEM-focused programs on every campus in our eight-campus system. Discover your connection to STEM interests and in-demand STEM careers at 5XÉçÇø.
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Analytics & Economics
Students interested in the mathematics of business, data or economics will find a variety of programs at Kent State that allow them to dig into how economies function and how data powers business today. From business and data analytics to economics, our programs of study connect directly to some of today’s most in-demand careers.
Programs
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Business & Manufacturing
Offering programs of study for a variety of business and manufacturing careers, Kent State can help students explore everything from materials chemistry to cybersecurity engineering and computer-aided design. Students in the applied engineering program get hands-on learning experiences in the on-campus foundry.
Programs
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Applied Engineering - Foundry Technology Concentration - B.S.
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Geography - Geographic Information Science Concentration - B.A.
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Earth & Our Environment
There are many ways to explore “green careers†at Kent State including traditional programs of study like earth science and environmental management but students can also explore newer fields like conservation biology and green and alternative energy.
Programs
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Chemistry - Biochemistry-Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry Concentration - B.S.
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Engineering Technology - Green and Alternative Energy Concentration - B.S.
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Geography - Geographic Information Science Concentration - B.A.
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Education, Law & Forensics
Connecting to several emerging, in-demand careers, programs of study in these areas at Kent State range from chemistry to geology to physics and neuroscience to computer forensics and information security.
Programs
- Chemistry - B.A.
- Chemistry - B.S.
- Chemistry - Biochemistry Concentration - B.S.
- Chemistry - Biochemistry-Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry Concentration - B.S.
- Chemistry - Chemistry Concentration - B.S.
- Chemistry - Industrial Chemistry Concentration - B.S.
- Chemistry - Materials Chemistry Concentration - B.S.
- Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate
- Criminology and Criminal Justice - Global Security Concentration - M.A.
- Cybercriminology - B.S.
- Earth Science - B.A.
- Neuroscience - B.S.
- Physics - B.A.
- Physics - B.S.
- Physics - Minor
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Flight & Space
Students interested in aviation can study for a career as a commercial pilot, an air traffic controller, an aerospace engineer and more. Plus, 5XÉçÇø has an airport, with its own fleet of aircraft.
Programs
- Aeronautical Studies - B.S.
- Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology - B.S.
- Aerospace Engineering - B.S.
- Physics - B.A.
- Physics - B.S.
- Physics - Minor
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Medicine, Health Services & Research
At Kent State, students can study science as well as psychology, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, and pre-podiatry and many more healthcare-related programs. The university is noted for its outstanding Colleges of Nursing and Public Health and their exceptional graduates.
Programs
- Biology - B.A.
- Biology - B.S.
- Biology - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Podiatry/Pre-Dentistry Concentration -B.S.
- Chemistry - B.A.
- Chemistry - B.S.
- Chemistry - Biochemistry Concentration - B.S.
- Chemistry - Biochemistry Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry Concentration- B.S.
- Cybersecurity Engineering - B.S.
- Exercise Science - B.S.
- Integrated Health Studies - B.S.
- Medical Laboratory Science - B.S.
- Neuroscience - B.S.
- Nursing - B.S.N.
- Nutrition - B.S.
- Physics - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry Concentration - B.S.
- Public Health - Pre-Medicine, Dentistry, Osteopathy - B.S.
- Psychology - Child Psychology Concentration - B.S.
- Psychology - Counseling Careers Concentration - B.A.
- Psychology - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Podiatry Concentration - B.S.
- Public Health - B.S.P.H.
- Sports Medicine - B.S.
- Zoology - B.S.
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
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Technology & Engineering
Students at Kent State can choose from a variety of programs offering degrees in everything from pure mathematics to mechanical engineering to cybersecurity to software development and game design. These programs of study connect directly to some of today’s most in-demand careers.
Programs
- Animation Game Design - B.S.
- Chemistry - B.A.
- Chemistry - B.S.
- Computer Engineering Technology - B.S.
- Computer Information Systems - Minor
- Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate
- Computer Science - Cybersecurity Concentration - B.S.
- Computer Science - Data Engineering Concentration - B.S.
- Computer Science - Game Programming Concentration - B.S.
- Computer Science - Robotics and Embedded Systems Concentration - B.S.
- Computer Science - M.S.
- Cybercriminology - B.S.
- Cybersecurity - A.A.B.
- Cybersecurity - B.S.
- Cybersecurity Engineering - B.S.
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology - A.A.S.
- Emerging Media and Technology - B.S.
- Emerging Media and Technology - M.S.
- Engineering Technology - B.S.
- Information Technology - A.A.B.
- Information Technology - B.S.I.T.
- Mathematics - B.A.
- Mechanical Engineering Technology - B.S.
- Mechatronics Engineering - B.S.
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology - B.S.
- Technical Modeling Design - A.A.S.
- Web Design and Development - Minor
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Please note: STEM is an acronym for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. There is NOT a single, unified definition of STEM. Every agency and organization defines it differently. Some agencies use the CIP to define STEM, and those CIP-to-STEM lists vary from agency to agency (and sometimes even within an agency).
Young learners in grades 3-8 can find STEM camps, campus tours and other learning opportunities on Kent State’s Kent Campus and several of our Regional Campuses. These programs are designed so that young students can explore their interests and discover the STEM areas they enjoy most.
Check out a list of previous opportunities to get a sense of camp opportunities that lead to careers!
Discover Summer at Grand River Academy
Throughout two-week sessions, campers built, flew, and coded their own robots and drones. After completing their drones and robots, campers designed a website to bring their creations to market.
Exploring Robotics
Campers explored coding and computational thinking through hands-on experiences with a variety of programmable robots including mBots, Ozobot Evos, Edisons, and Sphero SPRK+.
Junior Adventures With Robots
Young campers were introduced to the fundamentals of coding as they explored a variety of programmable robots including Blue-Bots, Ozobot Evos, Edisons, and Sphero SPRK+.
Full STEAM Ahead with LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential
LEGO® SPIKE™ Essential is LEGO’s learning platform for amplifying children’s understanding of concepts for science, technology, literacy, and math. Campers engaged in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts as they built with LEGO® elements and program with the intuitive SPIKE™ App.
3D Digital Design for Augmented Reality and Printing
Campers used 3DSlash and Maker Empire to design 3D projects for printing and use CoSpaces and Merge Cubes to create augmented reality projects. Each camper also printed out one of their projects to take home.
Digital Game Design
Campers built from their excitement for video games and learned to design and program their own playable digital games using tools such as RPG Maker MV and more.
YWSI is a week-long program sponsored by the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC) for middle school girls in Ohio. Designed to provide hands-on experience with computers, math, science and engineering, YWSI helped girls develop an interest in these subjects by allowing them to work on practical, interesting scientific problems using the latest computer technology.
Girls Geared for Engineering (GGFE)
Participants will explore the exciting worlds of mechanical, electrical, computer, and systems engineering through hands-on projects like flying mini-drones and launching rockets. Participants will have fun and gain valuable insights into potential engineering careers through site visits to well-known local companies.
High school students are invited to Kent State’s campuses for tours, activities and events to explore Kent State STEM majors and learn more about exciting opportunities in STEM careers.
Check out a list of previous opportunities to get a sense of camp opportunities that lead to careers!
Summer Programs and Camps
Discover Summer at Grand River Academy
Throughout two-week sessions, campers built, flew, and coded their own robots and drones. After completing their drones and robots, campers designed a website to bring their creations to market.
High School Visits
We are happy to have welcomed large high school and community groups for on-campus visits. Students have had the opportunity to tour facilities, meet with current students/faculty, and participate in hands-on activities experienced in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 5XÉçÇø. Group tours have been available for groups of 8 or more.
SI is the Ohio Supercomputer Center's two-week residential program where gifted high school students learn through project-based, hands-on experiences. Working in small teams, students used OSC's supercomputers to solve complex science and engineering problems, catch hackers using network forensics, study the spread of the bird flu, design computer games and more.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Camps
Aeronautics Careers Education (A.C.E.) Academy and the Nikki Kukwa Aeronautics Memorial Camp offer immersive experiences for students interested in engineering and aeronautics. Two unique camp opportunities will engage students in hands-on experiences and expose campers to diverse aeronautics careers through industry visits and flight experiences.
Creative Coding Workshop
High school students curious about coding are invited to a hands-on Creative Coding Workshop to learn the basics of JavaScript, providing the perfect opportunity for them to express creativity through coding in a supportive learning environment.
