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Science, Engineering & Math

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Choose from a wide array of STEM majors in this cluster that apply research and innovation to the pressing problems facing society today. You’ll work closely with faculty and collaborate with private and public sector organizations.

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B.S. Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Do you like exploring and making discoveries in the biological and molecular sciences?  You can join our community of learners as we do original research to solve the most pressing problems facing humankind today.
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B.S. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

Are you interested in using math to solve real-world problems? With your strong analytical skills, technical abilities, and hands-on experiences, you can apply math to solve real-world problems.
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B.S. Applied Science

Are you interested in applying science to solve real-world problems? Combine your passion for science, mathematics, liberal arts, and technology to solve real-world problems.
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B.S. Computer and Electrical Engineering

Apply your analytical skills in the design of new computer-based systems You'll be prepared to design hardware and software for any computer-based system with your background in electrical engineering and computer science.
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B.S. Engineering Technology

Are you interested in technology and management? Concentrations in Mechanical Design, Industrial Automation and Production Operations prepare you for a wide range of careers. You'll receive hands-on experiences to gain the technical skills, problem-solving, and leadership abilities to succeed in a wide range of industry careers.
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B.S. Environmental Science

Are you interested in global environmental preservation, restoration and sustainable management? Are you interested in global environmental preservation, restoration and sustainable management?
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B.S. Food Science and Technology

Do you want to develop new food products, test recipes, implement sustainable processes in food and agriculture, and enhance the safety of food? Do you want to develop new food products, test recipes, implement sustainable processes in food and agriculture, and enhance the safety of food?
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B.S. Manufacturing Engineering

Turn your ideas into working products You can become an expert in designing usable products, selecting proper materials, and controlling automated production systems.
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B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Do you have an interest in how machines work and why? You can acquire the skills to design and manufacture nearly everything from micro-scale objects to medical devices to airplanes.
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B.S. Packaging

Use your creativity and develop the technical knowledge to solve practical problems! Do you want to join the multi-billion dollar packaging industry where the projected demand for packaging professionals exceeds graduates?
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B.S. Plastics Engineering

Do you like materials science and design? You will gain an integrated understanding of the scientific
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2020–2021 Science & Engineering Career Outcomes

Hands-on curriculum, co-op/internship experiences, and industry partnerships lead to successful outcomes.

  TOTAL DEGREES % EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING EDUCATION AVERAGE SALARY
Applied Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9 100% NA
Applied Mathematics & Computer Science 33 100% $59K
Applied Science 19 94% $27K
Computer & Electrical Engineering 18 100% $62K
Engineering Technology 48 97% $60K
Environmental Science 19 100% $30K
Food Science & Technology 7 100% $40K
Manufacturing Engineering 18 100% $81K
Mechanical Engineering 71 98% $63K
Packaging  49 98% $66K
Plastics Engineering 12 100% $55K

Partial List of Employers

    
  • 3M
  • Advanced Molding Technologies LLC
  • Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
  • Boston Scientific
  • Ecolab
  • Epic
  • EVCO Plastics
  • General Mills
  • Green Bay Packaging
  • Greenheck
  • IBM
  • Jamf Software
  • Kohler Co.
  • Leidos
  • Medtronic
  • Mercury Marine
  • Milwaukee Tool
  • Molson Coors
  • Nestle USA
  • Nolato Contour
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Oshkosh Corporation
  • Phillips-Medisize Corporation
  • Sentry
  • Skyward, Inc.
  • Thomson Reuters

Sample Job Titles

    
  • Application Developer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Controls Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Game Designer
  • GIS Technician
  • Invasive Species Technician
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Materials Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Packaging Engineer
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Plastic Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Project Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Research Technician
  • Scientist
  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Tooling Engineer
  • Wildlife Habitat Technician

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A bow on top: Three students presented scholarships from Institute of Packaging Professionals

Three UW-Stout packaging majors, Anna Kent, Gretchen Subialka and Annabelle Meyer, have been awarded industry scholarships for 2022-23.
High impact: Assistant Professor Wheeler helps unlock a key to energy-efficient skyscrapers Featured Image

High impact: Assistant Professor Wheeler helps unlock a key to energy-efficient skyscrapers

Skycrapers can be made more energy efficient through the addition of thermally efficient photovoltaic — PV — windows, according to an analysis by researchers.
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Environmental science student Nguyen gains lab experience through Freshwater Collaborative

Through the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, An Nguyen completed an internship this past summer with other UW System students.

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