School of Science
Do you ever wonder why something works the way it does? Or ask yourself why things happen? Do you dream of becoming an engineer or a veterinarian or doctor?
As a student in the School of Science at Casper College, you will have access to an outstanding hands-on, practical science education guided by experienced faculty in modern and well-equipped laboratories. Students work alongside faculty that include accomplished biologists, physicists, engineers, mathematicians, paleontologists, as well as seasoned professionals from agriculture, nutrition, and other industries.
Agriculture
Life Science
Natural Science and
Technology
“Casper College provided me with a fantastic and affordable education.”
— geology graduate Matt Larsen, who is employed as a geologist for True Oil LLC
Unique opportunities for students in the School of Science:
Students have access to modern and well-equipped laboratories in the Loftin Life Science Center and the Wold Physical Science Center. Their experiences in the classroom and beyond give them the foundation for their future careers.
As a student at Casper College, experiences include:
- Working with local schools and national organizations by taking part in events such as Science Olympiad, Math and Science Day for 4th graders, and First Lego League.
- Unique science education at the Casper Planetarium, through the NASA Space Grant Program.
- Work study opportunities in the greenhouse for biology and related majors.
- Work study and volunteer opportunities in the Tate Museum, giving tours, helping with educational programs, prepping fossils in the lab, or working in the field at fossil dig sites.
- Tutoring via the STEM Learning Center
Casper College partners with Natrona County Library in Big Read
Join Casper College and Natrona County Library for the NEA Big Read of “Lab Girl.” Enjoy a plant biology open house, botanical talks, and climate discussions this April.
‘Trunks, Trees, and Leaves’ topic provides fun for April Saturday Club
Join the Tate Geological Museum on April 4 for “Trunks, Trees, and Leaves.” Kids ages 7-14 can explore tree identification and decorate tree cookies.
Tate Talk: ‘Cenozoic Volcanism of Northwest Wyoming’
Join Kent Sundell, Ph.D., at the Tate Geological Museum for a free talk on 65 million years of Wyoming’s volcanic history and lava lakes.
