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.
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Agriculture
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Life Science
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Natural Science and
Technology
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“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
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‘Dinosaur Mysteries:’ A day of sleuthing for children
“Dinosaur Mysteries,” a fun and free event for children in grades second through fifth, is set for Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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July Werner Wildlife: ‘Turkey Vultures: Friend or Foe’
“Turkey Vultures: Friend or Foe” is the July Werner Wildlife Series topic on Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m.
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‘What is Habitat’ Animal House topic July 11
On Thursday, July 11, at 1 p.m., Werner Wildlife Museum Assistant Eileen Lemm will present “What is Habitat” for the July edition of “Summer Animal House for Children.”