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Greetings from the Dean of College of Science & Technology
Scientific research and education has played a critical role in the history and economic development of the United States. These areas are becoming ever more important for the continued prosperity of our country, as technology becomes increasingly important as a driving force for economic development and social evolution. The College of Science and Technology, with more than 3,000 science students and 180 world-class faculty members, has an important mission in the science and technology enterprise of our country and this region, and is vital for Temple as a world-class university.
CST is poised to take dramatic steps forward in advancing the quality of its research and education that will greatly enhance CST’s reputation and standing among its peer institutions, and afford unprecedented recognition for the University, the College and its faculty and students.
Over the next five years, we plan to hire more than 30 new faculty members and support the existing distinguished faculty to improve research productivity and increase research funding. We will be dramatically improving our facilities and laboratory space to support research through renovation of existing buildings and construction of new laboratories.
Plans are also in place for several new student initiatives, including new educational programs in conjunction with other schools and colleges at Temple University, as well as institutions abroad. We will be engaging the entire University and the surrounding community to improve the science preparation of all incoming students and the content preparation of middle and high school science teachers. We will be establishing outreach programs to industry to improve hiring and professional development of our graduates. We will be establishing new degree programs to broaden the scope of science graduate education. And we will reach into the international scientific community to elevate CST’s reputation as a world-renowned institution for science and technology research and education.
This is truly an exciting time in the future of the College of Science and Technology. We invite you to join us in the challenging task of building a better CST and contributing to the science and technology future of our country.
Hai-Lung Dai
Dean & Laura H. Carnell Professor
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)