College of Science and Engineering

The STEM College

The College of Science and Engineering is “the STEM college” at Seattle University, with more than a dozen majors spanning the fields of science, health, mathematics, computer science, and engineering. The College is dedicated to preparing students for responsible roles in their chosen professions and to advancing the educational qualifications of practicing professionals. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition of liberal education, the College seeks to foster among all Seattle University students an understanding of scientific inquiry and a critical appreciation of technological change, and to inspire them to lifelong intellectual, professional, and human growth.

Student Team Wins Iasa IT Architecture Competition

In January 2016 a team of undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering took first place and a $5,000 prize at the inaugural Iasa IT Architecture Competition.
Published: May 3, 2016

Grace Jesensky Wins Outstanding Presentation Award

In March 2016 physics major Grace Jesensky won an “Outstanding Presentation” award at the national meeting of the American Physical Society in Baltimore.
Published: May 3, 2016

Baker and Wu Win Prize at Environmental Innovation Challenge

Two seniors in mechanical engineering, Elias Baker and Brian Wu, were part of a team that won a $1,000 “Judges Also Really Liked” prize at the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge, held at the University of Washington on March 31, 2016.
Published: Apr 16, 2016

SU Senior Charlie Rackson Receives the John Van Zytveld Award in the Physical Sciences

Charlie Rackson, a senior majoring in physics, mathematics, and humanities, received the John Van Zytveld Award in the Physical Sciences for his presentation titled "Capacitance Detection in the Development of a High Sensitivity Torsion Balance" at the Murdock College Science Research Conference held in Vancouver, WA in November 2014.
Published: Dec 19, 2014

NCEES Awards Grand Prize in Engineering to Seattle University

Dean Michael Quinn (left) and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Agnieszka Miguel (right), received the NCEES Engineering Award Grand Prize check of $25,000 from NCEES President Patty Mamola (center) at the organization's national meeting held in Seattle in August.
Published: Oct 14, 2014

Physics Students Present Posters at International Conference

On October 11, physics majors Sam Tuppan (left), Jordan Fox (second from right), and Garrett Budnik (right) presented posters in Hawaii at the 4th Joint Meeting of the Nuclear Physics Divisions of the American Physical Society and the Physical Society of Japan.
Published: Oct 14, 2014

Environment Science Seniors Undertake Projects for External Sponsors

For the first time, seniors in environmental science will complete capstone projects secured through the Project Center. Two teams of environmental science majors will join 33 teams of engineering and computer science students, for a record 35 teams overall.
Published: Oct 10, 2014