BRILLIANCE APPLIED
UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH BUILT UPON A STRONG FOUNDATION, CST has been a college on the move — part of a university on the rise. Our impact on science and society is expanding. And the world is paying attention.
1962 Beury Hall opens for students and professors, such as the legendary Hazel Tomlinson.
1907 Temple University incorporates, and expands its science curriculum.
1887 “The Temple College” is chartered.
1998 The College of Science and Technology forms from the science departments in what was then the College of Arts and Sciences.
TODAY 2009 The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approves a $100 million grant to construct a world-class science facility at Temple.
An influx of stellar faculty, a doubling of research funding and the most well-prepared undergraduate and graduate students in our history.
2007 Hai-Lung Dai's vision for the future of CST begins to take form.
“The explosion in Temple research has been astounding. My colleagues and peers around the globe are taking notice. Everywhere I go, I get one question:
‘Wow. What’s going on at Temple?’” ROBERT LEVIS, DEPARTMENT CHAIR, CHEMISTRY; DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR ADVANCED PHOTONICS RESEARCH
INSPIRE
YOUNG MINDS TO SCIENCE
“CST is not only producing top scientists, we are developing massive human resources on a scale unparalleled in this region. We have 4000 students majoring in math, science and technology! Temple grads will be an integral part of the scientifically educated populace and workforce our nation needs to maintain our leading edge on the world stage. At Temple, we don’t just have the numbers to realize this goal. We have the mission.” — HAI-LUNG DAI, PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS; LAURA H. CARNELL PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY
ENROLLMENT HAS INCREASED BY MORE THAN
20% IN 5 YEARS THE AVERAGE COMBINED SAT SCORE OF INCOMING FRESHMEN HAS RISEN MORE THAN
25 POINTS ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE EXPANDING; SINCE 2009, MORE THAN
500 UNDERGRADS HAVE WORKED WITH TOP RESEARCHERS THROUGH THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM
INSPIRE
EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS IGNITE YOUNG MINDS
my horizons are expanding.”
Science Scholars turns exceptional students into thought leaders through special academic and professional development opportunities, mentorship, and three summers of paid research.
The Undergraduate Research Program pairs undergraduates with experienced researchers to work on real-world problems. The Owl to Owl Mentor Program helps alumni guide the growth and early careers of young scientists and researchers.
TUteach produces qualified, inspired science teachers who are dedicated to improving STEM education in America.
CST GRADUATES
INNOVATE “It is true word of mouth. Employers want our students — we can't graduate some majors fast enough — and our students are getting into better graduate schools. We are upping the game across the board.” — MIA LUEHRMANN, ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
INNOVATE YOUNG ALUMNI BUILD TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGY
CST graduates continue their studies at premier research institutions such as Harvard, Stanford and Penn.
Michael Molnar (BS '13, CIS) is working on next-generation technologies at Google Internal Technology. Kathryn Knauth (BS '12, CIS) is developing Android apps for Amazon’s app store.
Now we are developing the next next generation.”
50 percent of computer and information science majors start their senior year having already been offered a job following graduation.
Jae Hyeon Lee (BS '13, Physics) went from high school dropout to Harvard physics Ph.D. student.
The number of employers recruiting on campus has gone up almost 20 percent in the last three years.
IMPACT
ENRICHES SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
“The discoveries happening at Temple are bringing us closer to reducing heart disease, preventing infection, detecting bombs, protecting our natural world and harnessing renewable energy. Our advances are making our world a safer, healthier place.” — MICHAEL L. KLEIN, DEAN; LAURA H. CARNELL PROFESSOR OF SCIENCE; NATIONAL ACADEMY MEMBER
Ronald Levy at the Center for Biophysics and Computational Biology is spearheading computational research at the intersection of biology, chemistry and biophysics.
John Perdew at the Center for Materials Theory is spearheading collaborative research in materials science.
IMPACT CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE AND FACULTY SPARK INNOVATIONS
Jody Hey at the Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics uses quantitative methodologies to explore genomic data.
At the Institute for Computational Molecular Science, Dean Michael L. Klein applies state-of-the-art simulation techniques to model a wide variety of molecular phenomena.
Benjamin Seibold is increasing traffic safety by analyzing seemingly inexplicable traffic jams. Rongjia Tao is decreasing energy costs by reducing oil viscosity using magnetic fields.
Nicholas Davatzes is studying geothermally generated electricity as a potentially transformative source of renewable energy.
You must act fast.�
SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
SET TO OPEN IN 2014, THE SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER (SERC) IS THE MOST VISIBLE SIGN OF CST'S EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS
SETTING THE STAGE FOR FUTURE GROWTH
“In addition to strong science departments, one needs space to make collaboration possible. In addition to research space, SERC provides space for visiting scholars, group meetings, and collaboration between theorists and computational researchers. SERC will encourage free flow of ideas.” — JOHN PERDEW, LAURA H. CARNELL PROFESSOR OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY; DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR MATERIALS THEORY; NATIONAL ACADEMY MEMBER
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INSTITUTE FOR COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR SCIENCE
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FULLY HOODED LABS AND OTHER SPACES FOR CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY DEPARTMENTS
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SPACE FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN MATERIALS SCIENCE, INCLUDING LEVEL-100 AND LEVEL1000 CLEAN ROOMS
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NEW HOME OF DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
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NEW HOME OF DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES (CIS)
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TEACHING LABS FOR PHYSICS, CIS, AND EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE; STORAGE AND SUPPORT AREAS
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TWO-STORY LOBBY, ONE 200-SEAT LECTURE HALL AND A 400-SEAT LECTURE HALL — WHICH CAN BE SUBDIVIDED INTO SMALLER SPACES VIA THE SKY-WALL
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SCANNING TUNNELING MICROSCOPE FACILITY, ONE OF JUST A FEW VIBRATION-FREE LABS IN THE NORTHEAST
WE HAVE MOMENTUM. Eminent faculty. Engaged students. Successful alumni. Groundbreaking research. Cutting-edge facilities. CST is poised at the edge of its next great moment. WE MAKE A CRITICAL DIFFERENCE. Our centers for excellence advance knowledge and search for solutions to society’s big challenges. Our graduates are resourceful scientists, innovative entrepreneurs and exceptional science educators who drive discovery and enrich lives. WE ARE BUILDING THE SPACE TO EXCEL. SERC’s advanced spaces will nurture tomorrow’s scientific discoveries and help us attract the next generation of worldclass students and faculty. FOR CST, THIS IS A TIME OF UNLIMITED POSSIBILITY.
SINGULAR MOMENT “CST is attracting top scientists and graduate students from around the world, and is rapidly expanding undergraduate research. SERC will now provide the facilities worthy of that talent. Together these actions say to the world, ‘We are a force to be reckoned with.’ We are on the cusp of something really big.” — PAUL G. CURCILLO II, BA '84, BIOLOGY; MEMBER, BOARD OF VISITORS; PRESIDENT, CST ALUMNI BOARD; CHIEF, DIVISION OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY, FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
“Temple gave so much to me. I know how close I was to not going to college at all. My dream is to help truly exceptional students, those who have the potential to make a difference. I want to give them a jump start. That is my dream. I want to read in my old age about an innovation that started at Temple, with my scholarship.” — AL BROWN, BA '64, CHEMISTRY; RETIRED, ROHM AND HAAS CORPORATE FELLOW
HOW YOU CAN HELP
SUPPORT BRILLIANCE
SERC: NAME THE FUTURE
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS
Building name
Distinguished professorships
$1,500,000
Atrium lobby & exhibit space
$2,500,000
Professorships
$1,000,000
400-seat lecture hall
$1,000,000
$500,000
Biology research lab
$1,000,000
Term professorships
Institute for Computational
CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE Endowed operating support
$1,000,000
Molecular Science Center for Materials Theory
$1,000,000 $750,000
FELLOWSHIPS AND RESEARCH FUNDING
Center for Biophysics &
Fully endowed graduate fellowships
$600,000
Computational Biology
$750,000
Endowed Dean’s Fund for Excellence
$250,000
Exterior portico
$750,000
Endowed Faculty Research Fund
$250,000
200-seat lecture hall
$500,000
Endowed faculty fellowship
$200,000
Chemistry lab
$500,000
Endowed lectureship
$50,000
Classroom
$250,000
Endowed prizes/awards
$25,000
Clean room
$250,000
Research lab
$250,000
Main shop
$200,000
Physics lab
$200,000
CIS lab
$200,000
EES lab
$200,000
Research lab
$150,000
Large conference room
$150,000
Department chair office
$150,000
Materials lab
$150,000
Research lab
$100,000
Physics research lab
$100,000
CULTIVATE SCIENCE’S TOMORROW FULLY ENDOWED UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIPS In-state students
$325,000
Out-of-state students
$550,000
Minimum scholarship endowment
$50,000
SCIENCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM Minimum scholarship endowment
$50,000
UNDERGRAD RESEARCH PROGRAM Dean’s Matching Endowment Fund
$50,000
TUTEACH Endowed program support
SteegeThomson Communications
$10,000,000
$50,000
Small conference room
$75,000
Student shop
$50,000
Faculty office
$25,000
Principal investigator office
$25,000
Postdoctoral office
$10,000
Graduate student office
$10,000
Student conference room
$10,000
APPLIED BRILLIANCE 1803 N. Broad Street Carnell Hall, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19122
cstalumni@temple.edu 215-204-8281 cst.temple.edu