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
Popular presenter will look at ‘Hibernation and Its Variations
Popular Werner Wildlife Series presenter Mike Bardgett will present “Hibernation and Its Variations” for the October talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. According to Museum Specialist India Hayford, Bardgett will discuss the difference between hibernation, torpor,...
Tate announces Fantom of the Museum fundraiser
The Tate Geological Museum is hosting a fun event titled “Fantom of the Museum — A Fundraiser for Fans of the Tate Geological Museum” on Friday, Oct. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Hawley to talk on dino skin reconstruction
Tate Geological Museum Education Specialist Russell Hawley will present “Give Me Some Skin: The Art and Science of Reconstructing Texture and Color in Dinosaurs.”
