College of Science

MSU’s largest academic college offers personalized attention and the chance to engage in research of health, agricultural and mathematic sciences. Join faculty in solving real-world problems and gain perfect preparation for a 21st century career.

• MSU’s Lunar IceCube was launched as a secondary payload on the Artemis I mission. Built by faculty and students from MSU’s Space Systems Engineering program, it is exploring the lunar surface for evidence of liquid water.

• The Veterinary Technology program was ranked #1 in the state and #8 nationally by BestColleges.com.

• Graduates of this college are accepted into professional schools at twice the national rate.

• Dr. Amy Collick, assistant professor of precision agriculture/agritech, was awarded a three-year grant of $74,694 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support her research into phosphorus build-up on agricultural sites, which contributes to water pollution.

• Dr. Amanda Skidmore, assistant professor of agronomy, was awarded a $2,000 grant from Course Hero for digital enhancements for her soils class.

• MSU received a $294,600 grant from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education’s Healthcare Workforce Collaborative to expand programs and provide student support to get more frontline healthcare workers trained and into the workforce.

• The Star Theater, MSU’s planetarium, reopened after receiving equipment updates.

• The Equestrian Team competed at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) national competition, bringing home several awards.

Heather Randolph (Class of 2022)

Nursing Success Stories: Heather Randolph, Chloe Patrick & Ben Hutchinson (Class of 2022) share their unique stories at https://youtu.be/sWxTrUpO87w.