The college provides instruction and research opportunities in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. World-renowned faculty conduct research at the cutting edge of their fields, creating opportunities for study and research that attract highly qualified undergraduate students. Twenty-two percent of the students entering as Schreyer Scholars at UP in 2000 were enrolled in the Eberly College of Science. Co-op assignments allow students to develop insight into the relationships between classroom knowledge and the application of that knowledge in the workplace. Students who participate in co-op experiences earn money to help pay for their education, generally enhance their employment possibilities after graduation, and gain valuable experience to assist them with their career decisions.
Students are eligible to participate if they are in good academic standing.
Information about research opportunities and the faculty conducting research is available in Research Opportunities for Undergraduates . Students may also speak to college faculty members or consult with departments in the college to learn more about research opportunities. Most undergraduate research opportunities are voluntary, but some may allow students to earn credit or receive pay. More than one-third of the juniors and seniors in the college participate in faculty research projects. In addition, the program exposes participants to the scientific perspectives of faculty and students from another English-speaking culture.