NSME Dean's Office

Dean's Message

Welcome to the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering! We proudly serve local communities by providing educational pathways to develop students into professionals in STEM and health care careers. In the 2024-2025 academic year, 383 NSME students successfully completed their degree and crossed the stage during commencement. Many of our graduates have started contributing to the local industry, hospitals, schools and organizations, and some are moving forward to pursue advanced degrees. We cannot wait to see the impact that our graduates will make in the years to come!

At NSME, we offer a truly distinguished student experience, where education, research, innovation and community engagement come together. Our faculty members are not only award-winning educators but also renowned scholars and accomplished professionals, driven by a passion to inspire the next generation. They consistently bring research, experiential learning opportunities and external resources to our students, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic learning environment.

We are also expanding our partnerships with local industries, national labs and organizations, creating even more opportunities for internships, field practice, summer research and study-abroad programs. It is exciting to see NSME students became interns at both our local industry and national organizations including AC Electric, Kern Medical, Apple, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Mayo Clinic and more.

NSME is excited to enter the 2025鈥�2026 academic year with bold initiatives that expand educational opportunities and elevate the student experience:

Our Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has successfully launched, and we are thrilled to welcome the first cohort of DNP students in Fall 2025. The Graduate Simulation Lab was established to support the DNP program.
The 2+2 degree completion program in Computer Science at our Antelope Valley campus also starts in Fall 2025.
The design of the Energy Innovation Building was approved by CSU Board of Trustees and we anticipate breaking ground in Fall 2025.
Our Chevron-sponsored Outdoor Makerspace is open to support faculty students and community members to engage in hands-on design and fabrication projects.
Our 鈥淐lassroom to Career鈥� initiative will continue to bring experiential learning, internships and professional practice in collaboration with industry partners.

Deeply rooted in the region, NSME remains committed to strengthening our collaboration with the local community. Together, we will cultivate the talents that empower our region鈥檚 economy and enhance the well-being of those who live and work here. With the completion of our NSME Strategic Plan, we are now focused on turning our shared vision into reality 鈥� in collaboration with students, faculty, industry and community partners.

NSME, the future starts here.

Dr. Jianyu (Jane) Dong

Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering