Research

The COST research program is organized to enable and support the pursuit of knowledge by faculty and students in all areas of sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The goal is to contribute to the body of knowledge in STEM, and interactions of these fields with society in order to help keep the nation at the leading edge of STEM advancement.

To achieve this goal, students and faculty conduct research on and off campus, including collaborations with U.S. and international research universities and laboratories. Research activities also contribute to the educational enrichment of students involved in scientific investigation as undergraduate research trainees and help strengthen pedagogy within COST. As part of this research program, students are routinely placed in research-1 institutions and national laboratories for internships after receiving research training on campus and within the curriculum.

COST spares no effort in providing faculty and students have adequate infrastructure needed to conduct scientific investigation. The byproducts of the COST’s research efforts contribute to the health of the national economy, a better understanding of the universe and the development of capable minds for technology and scientific enhancement.