Science + Math T U R N C U R I O S I T Y I N TO D I S COV E RY
Curiosity drives everything we do. At Rose-Hulman, scientists, mathematicians, and engineers learn side by side, turning questions into discoveries and discoveries into real-world solutions. Whether you’re studying the life sciences, physical sciences, or mathematics, you’ll find opportunities to explore your interests, conduct research, and make an impact from day one.
Follow Your Curiosity Love astronomy? Spend evenings in the observatory. Interested in genetics? Conduct research in our biology labs. Want to discover new medicines or explore mathematical theory? At Rose-Hulman, curiosity isn’t something you outgrow. It’s something you pursue. Popular topics include: • Applied Microbiology • Bayesian Statistics • Cancer Biology • Cryptology • Deep Learning • Food Chemistry • Forensic Chemistry • Genetic Technology
• Green Chemistry • Infection and Immunity • Observational Astronomy • Pharmaceutical Chemistry • Physics of Stars, Planets and Galaxies • Pre-Medicine • Quantum Science and Engineering • Toxicology
Majors and Minors Science and Mathematics Majors • • • • • •
Biochemistry Biology Biomathematics Chemistry Mathematics Physics
Second Majors Available
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Computational Science • Data Science
• Nearly 50 minors available • More than 40% of students graduate with at least one minor
“As a biochemistry major, I had opportunities from my first year to work in state-of-the-art labs and conduct research alongside faculty. Through the Rose-Hulman Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (R-SURF), I conducted paid research in sustainable organic chemistry, building the confidence and experience to tackle real-world scientific challenges.” -Reese Sieger ‘26
Hands-On Experience and Research At Rose-Hulman, research isn’t reserved for graduate students. You’ll work alongside faculty, use advanced equipment, and explore questions that matter through classroom projects, independent research, and funded summer opportunities. Students can:
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Conduct faculty-led research Receive funding through R-SURF Present at regional and national conferences Complete independent research projects Access dedicated undergraduate laboratories
Biology majors complete a year-long independent research project, pursuing original scientific questions alongside faculty mentors.
Chemistry and Biochemistry students have opportunities to work
alongside faculty on undergraduate research and gain extensive hands-on experience in laboratory settings.
Physics students participate in multiple one-on-one directed study
opportunities, gaining hands-on experience and working closely with faculty throughout the program.
Mathematics and Biomathematics majors complete a senior capstone
experience, often in the form of a thesis, giving them the opportunity to conduct original research and work closely with faculty on advanced mathematical topics.
Launch Your Future
Rose-Hulman science and math graduates pursue careers at leading companies, attend top graduate and professional schools, and conduct research that changes lives.
Employers include:
Graduate schools include: • Duke • Georgia Tech • Harvard • MIT
• Notre Dame • Stanford • Vanderbilt • Yale
95-99% placement rate for 20+ years
Faculty Who Know Your Name At Rose-Hulman, you’ll learn from professors who are both accomplished researchers and dedicated teachers. Small classes mean you’ll receive individual attention, build meaningful relationships with faculty, and collaborate closely with classmates across science, mathematics, engineering, and other disciplines to solve real-world problems.
Learn more about math and science at Rose:
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