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Youngstown State University College of STEM

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at YSU fosters intellectual growth

The College of STEM fully subscribes to the core values of the University—the centrality of students; excellence and innovation; integrity/human dignity; and collegiality and public engagement.

06/12/2026

We're celebrating a major achievement by the YSU Steel Bridge Team!👏

Competing against top universities from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the team earned 2nd place overall at the 2026 AISC Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals.

The students also took home 1st place in stiffness and 2nd place in efficiency, showcasing the hard work and dedication they've put in all year long.

Congratulations to the team, advisors, and supporters who helped make this accomplishment possible!🐧❤️

Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x3iP1

06/09/2026

You just can't beat energy education at YSU STEM! ⚡🐧

Dr. Vahid Atashbari from our Rayen School of Engineering was recently featured in the Ohio Oil & Gas Association’s The Drill Bit Magazine for his article, “Training the Next Generation for a Changing Energy Landscape.”

The article highlights how YSU students, faculty, and researchers are making an impact in oil, gas, and subsurface energy through hands-on learning, industry-driven research, and real-world experiences. 💪

We’re proud to see the incredible work happening at YSU recognized and even more excited about the future our students are helping to shape.

🔗 Check out the full article here: https://brnw.ch/21x3d1y

06/05/2026

A fun way to wrap up a year of hands-on STEM learning 🌱

YSU STEM partnered with South Side Academy to install a pollinator garden at the Williamson Innovation Park. After participating in activities and field trips throughout the school year, students in grades K–8 helped till, fertilize, and plant the garden.

We love seeing students learn, explore, and make an impact in the environment and their community! 💚

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Crestview Elementary School on earning its 5-year STEM designation from the State of Ohio!👏

YSU STEM is proud to serve as their higher education partner and support their STEM journey through collaboration and activities. We’re excited to celebrate this achievement with the Crestview community! 🐧

05/26/2026

Soak up the summer vibes and rep your Penguin pride with College of STEM merchandise at YSU! ☀️❤️🖤

From lightweight quarter-zips and hats to cozy hoodies for cool summer nights, our STEM merch collection is the perfect way to show off your STEM spirit on campus, around town, and all season long. 🐧

Shop the collection here: https://brnw.ch/21x2QBv

05/22/2026

Summer is a valuable time for students to prepare for internships, graduate school, and future careers.💼☀️ STEM Career Advising is available to help with resumes, interview preparation, career planning, job searches, and more.

Students can stop by during walk-in hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00–11:30am and 1:30–4:30pm or schedule an appointment online.📆

📍 Silvestri Hall, 2nd Floor
📧 [email protected]

05/19/2026

Make your next visit to the Clarence R. Smith Mineral Museum meaningful and festival-ready! ✨🎨

During the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts, stop by to explore the museum and shop bracelets that support the YSU Geology Club. 🤝🙌

Can’t make it during the festival? The museum is open Tuesday–Friday from 10 AM–4 PM and the second Saturday of each month from 10 AM–2 PM — so you can visit anytime and still support our students!

05/15/2026

A strong foundation in math can make all the difference in STEM success! 📚✨

The Choose Ohio First Summer Math Bridge Program is a free, four-week opportunity for incoming students to refresh their math skills and prepare for college-level STEM courses at YSU. Running June 8 through July 3, the program helps students build confidence before starting their STEM journey on campus.

If you’re a high school student or prospective YSU student interested in STEM, this program is for you!🐧🙌

For more information and to apply visit: https://brnw.ch/21x2wvz

05/13/2026

We’re excited to celebrate an incredible achievement by our STEM students!🙌

Our electric-assisted Human-Powered Vehicle team recently competed at the ASME Human-Powered Vehicle Challenge in Orlando, Florida. This four-person Mechanical Engineering senior design group, advised by Dr. Stefan Moldovan, earned 3rd place in the Design Event.

Even more impressive, they received the competition’s highest honor—Best Innovation Overall.

This recognition highlights not only their hard work and creativity, but also the strong culture of innovation within our program. We’re proud of these now-graduated seniors and all they’ve accomplished as they take their next steps.🐧

Read more about the team and their achievements here: https://brnw.ch/21x2smQ

05/08/2026

We’re incredibly proud of this outstanding student team from Youngstown State University, who made history by competing for the first time in the America Makes Additive in Steel Competition.✨👏

Special congratulations to Aymen Kotb and Negin Mirzade Yazdi for representing the team at RAPID + TCT in Boston this week.🐧

This achievement highlights the hard work, collaboration, and talent of our students across multiple engineering disciplines. Opportunities like this showcase the strength of our STEM programs and the bright future ahead for our students.

We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!🤝

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x2jtT

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Youngstown, OH
44555

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