College of Science and Engineering Technology

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Administrative Officers

Title/Department Officer
Dean John Pascarella, Ph.D.
jbp014@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1401
Associate Dean Anne R. Gaillard, Ph.D.
bio_arg@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1326
Associate Dean Marcus Gillespie, Ph.D.
marcusg@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1945
Department of Agricultural Sciences Doug Ullrich, Ph.D., Chair
agr_dru@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1188
Department of Biological Sciences Tamara Cook, Ph.D., Chair
bio_tjc@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1557
Department of Chemistry Richard E. Norman, Ph.D., Chair
norman@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1527
Department of Computer Science Peter A. Cooper, Ph.D., Chair
cooper@shsu.edu; (936) 294-1569
Department of Engineering Technology Faruk Yildiz, Ph.D., Chair
fxy001@shsu.edu; (936) 294-3774
Department of Geography and Geology Brian Cooper, Ph.D., Chair
bio_bjc@shsu.edu; (936) 294-3274
Department of Mathematics and Statistics Melinda Holt, Ph.D., Chair
mxm014@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4859
Department of Physics Joel Walker, Ph.D., Chair
jww004@shsu.edu; (936) 294-4803

Mission

The College of Science and Engineering Technology strives to foster scientific literacy, analytic abilities, and the knowledge and competencies necessary for graduates to succeed as professionals working in science-based careers. The College of Science and Engineering Technology also strives to enhance interpersonal abilities and communication skills, both oral and written, which are fundamental to functioning effectively in the University and in the larger community. In providing educational foundations that enable students to develop, evaluate, and express ideas critically, the College hopes to contribute to the formation of responsible citizens and competent professionals.

Vision

The College of Science and Engineering Technology aspires to be a gateway of opportunity and a catalyst for personal and professional development. Embracing high standards, ethical practices and personalized student-faculty interaction, the College dedicates itself to excellence in teaching, engagement in quality research, and active community service. The College of Science  and Engineering Technology will pursue its vision by:

  • preparing students for continued intellectual growth throughout productive and personally rewarding careers;
  • fostering the development and dissemination of knowledge through scientific inquiry;
  • promoting continual professional growth and scholarly activity;
  • exemplifying high ethical standards and teaching the importance of ethics in professional practice;
  • increasing scientific literacy in the populace, and instilling a high regard for nature and humankind;
  • understanding and respecting diversity among people, cultures, and ideas; and
  • assuming the responsibilities of academic community engagement and membership in a global society.

Contact Information
(936) 294-1401
Lee Drain Building 200
slf015@shsu.edu

Website
College of Science and Engineering Technology

Highlights

  • Faculty members in the College of Science and and Engineering Technology have been recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise through national grants and awards, publications, and presentations. 
  • Undergraduate research is encouraged through partnerships with faculty members. 
  • Students in the College of Science and and Engineering Technology have presented and published nationally and internationally. 
  • The Math Center at the Academic Success Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics courses. 
  • The College of Science and Engineering Technology houses the Sam Houston State University Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics and the Daniel Reeves Center for Mathematics Education. 
  • Departments in the College of Science and Engineering Technology annually host state and regional conferences and symposiums.

Master's Degrees

Departments Programs
Major, Degree Department
Agriculture, MS Agricultural Sciences
Biology, MS Biological Sciences
Chemistry, MS Chemistry
Computing and Information Science, MS Computer Science
Digital and Cyber Forensic Science, PhD Computer Science
Digital Forensics, MS Computer Science
Geographic Information Systems, MS Geography and Geology
Information Assurance and Security, MS Computer Science
Mathematics, MA Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, MS Mathematics and Statistics
Statistics, MS Mathematics and Statistics
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Environment, MAg Agricultural Sciences

Certificates

Departments Programs
Graduate Certificate Department
Cyber Security Computer Science
Data Assurance Computer Science
Digital Investigation Computer Science
Educational Technology Computer Science
Geographic Information Systems Geography and Geology
Sustainable Agriculture Agricultural Sciences