SEMO Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

09/25/2026

Fall For Mums Day!

Don’t forget our Fall For Mums event will be THIS SATURDAY from 8am to 1pm! Come check it out at the Greenhouse at 1039 Bertling Street here in Cape! We have mums, and pumpkins too!

We are expecting Run Wild Soap, Missouri Master Gardeners, and Clay Club from SEMO!
Come check it out and bring your friends!

09/25/2026

Meet us under the stars for our Night Sky Viewing tonight, September 25th, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Vollink Family Observatory. We’d love to see you there! 🌟 🔭

09/03/2026

The College of STEM recently hosted our Welcome Back Picnic in the science quad. Dozens of students, faculty, staff, and family enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs, yard games, music, a solar telescope, and drones! Numerous STEM student organizations hosted tables at the event!

08/19/2026

Welcome New Redhawks from the LaFerla Hall move-in crew!

07/17/2026

A new pathway for future engineers. ⚙️

We have partnered with Missouri S&T to create the Cooperative Engineering Pathway Program, allowing students to start at SEMO and seamlessly transfer to Missouri S&T to complete engineering degrees in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

07/09/2026

CoSTEM lost two former faculty members this past week.

Dr. Carl Train was a Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Biology. https://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dr-Carl-Train?obId=48943218

Ms. Brenda Kasten was an Instructor in the Department of Mathematics. https://www.crainsonline.com/m/obituaries/brenda-kasten-2/Memories

Condolences to their families and friends!

View Dr. Carl Train's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/09/2026

STEM honored its upcoming summer retirees at a reception today.

Philip Crawford, Professor and Chairperson in the Department of Chemistry & Physics, has been with SEMO since August 1992.

Theresa Buttry, Administrative Assistant in the Department of Chemistry & Physics, has been with SEMO since June 1980.

Henry Clark, Instructor in the Department of Mathematics, has been with SEMO since August 2010.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to three of our STEM faculty on their retirement! We are grateful for your years of dedication, support, and impact on our students and college community. Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter! 🎉

Dr. Henry Clark - Department of Mathematics
Dr. Phil Crawford - Department of Chemistry & Physics
Theresa Buttry - Department of Chemistry & Physics

05/06/2026

Check out our STEM students soaring high!

Congratulations to two outstanding students making an impact on and off campus through leadership, innovation, and service. We are so proud! 👏🏻

04/29/2026

We celebrated Arbor Day on Friday by planting a tree right here on campus, investing in a more sustainable future for SEMO and our community! 🪏🌳