Applied Science

UW-Stout students in the Natural History of the Neotropics course, along with professors Mike Bessert, front on ground, and Steve Nold, second from right in back, stop in front of a giant strangler fig tree while in Belize in January.

Winter science course takes students on eye-opening tour of Belize

For Brianna O’Brien, it wasn’t just when class members hiked four miles up a mountain, guided by a naturalist, to breathtaking views of a double waterfall.

February 2, 2022

Biology classes work to remove invasive plant species from the lakeshore.

University biology classes work to beautify lakeshore, bring back biodiversity

Invasive plant species removal project is part of partnership with City of Menomonie and Lower Chippewa nonprofit

November 8, 2021

Applied science alum accidentally created first new blue pigment in more than 240 years

Material chemist Andrew Smith co-invented YInMN, now a Crayola color

October 21, 2021

Nathan Thompson, a third-generation student, poses with his family in Harvey Hall.

Stout Scholar steps back into engineering, physics labs, takes on leadership roles

Follow Thompson's second year as he explores all opportunities

June 10, 2021

Tyler Luke, applied science sophomore, with Professor Jen Grant in the research lab.

Student jobs prepare art and design, STEM students for careers

Interests in illustration, arts administration and medicine supported in meaningful work experiences

November 5, 2020

Nathan Thompson, first-year double-major in applied science and mechanical engineering, in the electronics lab.

Stout Scholar enjoys supporting others as a volunteer and leader

Follow Thompson's first year as he finds ways to be involved on campus

September 10, 2020

Jessica DuVal celebrates on the volleyball court.

Volleyball standout nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year honor

UW-Stout's Jessica DuVal has been nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year, a national-level award .

July 16, 2020

Several UW-Stout science programs have a prehealth sciences concentration, preparing graduates to pursue careers in medicine and health care.

Science graduate diving into career with vaccine research

Jack Hemsath admits that it’s surreal to put on a lab coat and walk into work at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

May 7, 2020

Class of 2020: Andrew Klavekoske

An invitation to a campus meeting was a 'pivotal moment' in his UW-Stout experience.

April 20, 2020

UW-Stout student Kadi Wright with her canister to store and reuse plastic bags. Wright made a how-to video on how to make the canister to help celebrate Earth Week.

Earth Week, with how-to videos and resources, to be celebrated virtually April 20-24

University of Wisconsin-Stout senior Kadi Wright knows students are adjusting to alternative ways of learning this semester but wanted to make sure they had the

April 19, 2020

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