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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3025 Moscow, ID 83844-3025

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DO Don’t just study science.

SCIENCE.

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No.1

Best Value Public University in the West Ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

No.1

in Early- and Mid-Career Salaries among Idaho Public Universities

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio In the College of Science, you’ll know your professors and they’ll know you through small class sizes, one-on-one interaction, mentorship, advising and research collaboration.

3/4+

of Our Science Students Participate in Faculty-Mentored Research Projects In the College of Science, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a research project with a faculty member.

College of Science Graduates Have Skills Employers Want INNOVATION. TEAMWORK. CRITICAL THINKING. PROBLEM SOLVING. COMMUNICATION. QUANTITATIVE REASONING. RESEARCH TECHNIQUES.

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS There are several ways to pay for your college education.

A range of financial support is available, including grants, scholarships and loans.

Graduate With Little or No Debt.

• The college awards over $500,000 annually in scholarships.

• Scholarships are available for study abroad programs.

• Obtain a paid research opportunity in faculty research groups.

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREERS At the College of Science, our students get jobs! Start the career of your dreams with internships and summer work experiences. U of I Career Services will help you write a resume, compose a cover letter, practice interviewing skills and even show you how to complete a job application.

We encourage Science students to connect with Career Services early and often.

• Work as a tutor in the Polya Mathematics Center or as a science tutor in the U of I’s academic support center.

• Serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant.

• Win a competitive undergraduate research fellowship.

For more information: Student Financial Aid Services 208-885-6312 finaid@uidaho.edu

EXCELLENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Biochemistry Explore the chemical processes behind every living organism and the structures of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biomolecules. This degree program is excellent preparation for entering graduate school, biotechnology industries, pharmacology, health professions, biological engineering or biological sciences.

Use your knowledge of biology to develop interactive video games in the Polymorphic Games Studio. Travel to the Galápagos for a research project.

Biology Publish your undergraduate research findings in journals.

Learn career-ready skills in laboratory courses.

Study concepts in evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy and physiology, and explore biological principles as they relate to the lives of humans, animals, plants and microorganisms. With this degree you can teach primary and secondary school, continue to graduate school, or build a career with state and federal agencies such as the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Medical Sciences Work in state-of-the-art labs alongside internationally recognized faculty on cutting-edge research and get hands-on experiences for your future career path. A medical sciences degree prepares you for graduate school or health professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, radiology or medical laboratory science.

The majority of Science applicants for physical therapy, dental, pharmacy and medical programs are accepted.

Learn chemical analysis with cutting-edge instrumentation such as NMR and mass spectrometers.

Microbiology

Chemistry

Study the fundamental biological principles of microorganisms along with concepts in evolution, biochemistry, genetics and ecology. A microbiology degree prepares you for graduate school or a career in biotechnology, pharmacology, biological engineering or food science.

Explore the composition, structure and properties of substances, and the changes they undergo when interacting. Chemistry is the central science that deals with the materials of which the entire universe is composed. It gives you access to careers in education, medicine, forensics, agriculture, engineering, research, government laboratories, pharmaceuticals and many other fields.

Physics

Geography

Study the nature and behavior of matter and energy and build a solid foundation in mechanics, electricity, magnetism, quantum theory and thermodynamics.

A Physics degree can lead to careers in the semiconductor industry, aerospace fields, geophysics research, sustainable energy development or biophysics research.

Explore the connection between humans and the environment and the formation of social, political and economic landscapes.

You will learn skills in several fields, with an understanding of how analysis of spatial patterns can help solve complex problems in the environment, population growth, political and economic systems and other global issues. Geography majors get jobs at Microsoft, the State Department, the U.S. Geological Survey and a variety of other regional, state and federal agencies such as the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service.

Participate in a research team sending a drone to Saturn’s moon Titan. Use critical thinking skills to investigate the formation of black holes.

No. 3 Geography B.S. degree in the country for academic excellence and affordability— ranked by Great Value Colleges.

Geology Explore the geological processes of the earth, the effect of erosion and deposition, and the formation and uses of rocks and minerals. Geology degrees prepare graduates for careers in mining, petroleum, hydrology and environmental remediation, as well as in the government and academic sectors.

Mathematics From research and development of new technology and products to financial analyses for businesses, your future career options in mathematics are exciting and diverse.

Mathematics graduates enjoy career opportunities in government, engineering, finance, technology or business — any area in which problem solving skills and quantitative reasoning are crucial.

Statistics careers offer high salaries and excellent career satisfaction. Earn your degree in one of the fastest growing job fields!

Pursue degree options in general mathematics, computation, modeling and data science and mathematical biology.

Statistics You will learn to design and analyze experiments, plan and interpret surveys, explore relationships among social, physical and biological variables, and use numerical data to solve practical, real-world problems. Statisticians enjoy careers as actuaries for investment and insurance companies, data scientists in technology development, and analysts in business, industry and government.

UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR MAJOR

Undergraduate Research

• College of Science Ambassadors

• Work one-on-one with a faculty mentor and learn science by DOING science • Gain a competitive edge for graduate or professional school applications or for entering the workforce • Competitive fellowship opportunities to support student research: • Hill Undergraduate Research Fellowships • College of Science Undergraduate Research Grants • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships • Idaho INBRE Research Fellowships • U of I Office of Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Student Competitions • Student Research Exposition • Data Science Competition • Integration Bee and Pi Day • Putnam Exam Team

• American Association of Petroleum Geologists • Chemistry Club • Geography and GIS Club • Geology Club • Women in Geoscience Club • Machine Learning Group • Math Club • Pi Mu Epsilon (Math Honor Society) • Pre-Medical Club • Python for Data Science Club • RWIS IDEA (Randall Women in Science – Inclusion, Diversity, Equality Alliance) • Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science • Society of Physics Students • Statistics Club