Zachary Griffith: Student’s data to be cited in upcoming paper

Data gathered by a Columbus State student might help the next generation of American chestnut trees recover from a deadly blight.

Student Zachary Griffith’s data will be cited in an forthcoming scientific paper on how chestnuts survive on former coal-mining land. Griffith, who is pursuing his Associate of Science in Biology, was connected to the research project by Ryan Homsher, an instructor at the Delaware Campus.

American chestnuts were well-known in colonial America, but they’re nearly extinct today. “I didn’t understand how fundamental the American chestnut was. It was a huge market for the Appalachian region,” Griffith says. Read full story

Mathematical Sciences

Basic Mathematics, Geometry, Algebra, Statistics, Calculus

Whether you’re planning a career in the field of mathematics, or you struggle with math anxiety (yeah, it’s a thing!), we’ve got the math courses, experienced instructors, and student support to help you conquer the next level. Classes are offered from basic to advanced levels in all mathematical disciplines, including math classes specialized for the needs of specific fields. All augmented with tutoring at all levels, provided at no charge for Columbus State students.

Future Scientists of Ohio

Full tuition for two years at Columbus State

Funded by both the National Science Foundation and Choose Ohio First, the Future Scientists of Ohio program (FSO) provides full-tuition scholarships for incoming freshmen. Students must be enrolled in the Associate of Science major and planning to transfer after earning an associate degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field. The scholarship is renewable for a second year, allowing students to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree tuition-free. Students with required grade point averages also have the opportunity to take their FSO scholarship with them for reduced tuition at many four-year universities.

Physical Sciences

Astronomy, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Geology

Courses in the physical sciences provide an in-depth understanding of the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Our small class sizes and personal attention from instructors provide the hands-on environment to cultivate learning and discovery of intricacies of the inanimate world around us.

Graduate ready to face the future – instead of paying off the past.

Columbus State’s low tuition rate – the lowest in the region – lets you complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, often debt-free! This significant savings lets you cut up to 60% off the cost of your college education. And with scholarships offered at Columbus State, as well as at many of our Preferred Pathway partner schools, your savings could be even greater.

LSAMP

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation at Columbus State

The mission of the Columbus State LSAMP program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who complete associate degrees in STEM disciplines (science, technology/computer science, engineering, and mathematics) and transfer to a four-year institution to continue their STEM education.

LSAMP provides resources, education and support to address academic, personal, emotional, social, financial, cultural and ethnic issues that may affect students’ academic performance and persistence toward a college degree.

Columbus State LSAMP participants benefit from:

• Personal academic advising and tutoring
• Peer mentoring and networking
• Faculty-mentored undergraduate research opportunities
• Community service opportunities
• Opportunities for student employment
• Participation in The Ohio LSAMP Alliance Conference

For additional information and to apply to the LSAMP Program, email program coordinator Dr. Randle at mrandle2@cscc.edu.

Adeina Davis – The Right Place to Start

After homeschooling, Adeina Davis wasn’t ready to start at a large four-year university. Columbus State is turning out to be the perfect place to start.

Davis started her college career at Columbus State to take advantage of small classes and individual attention from professors. She says her favorite classes so far have been biology, anthropology and African-American Studies. She’s getting a well-rounded education in science and social issues.

The North Carolina native has her eyes on the next step: She says she plans to transfer to Ohio State University and study veterinary medicine.

STEM Club

A community of students in STEM majors.

Students interested in exploring the STEM fields find kinship, direction and exploration through the STEM Club at Columbus State. The group meets each month to engage in activities career exploration, field trips, and guest speakers. It’s the ideal way to forge friendships, share experiences, and build your professional network.