

College of Science and Engineering
Exploring God's Creation from a Scientific Perspective
The ORU College of Science and Engineering encompasses four departments including Behavioral Science; Biology and Chemistry; Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics; and Health Physical Education and Recreation. Through its own unique approach, each department gives you the opportunity to discover God's natural world and thereby enlarge your Christian worldview. Rarely will you find such an opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education in areas often considered difficult degree areas while surrounded by such cooperative, caring and intellectually inquisitive students and faculty.
Interesting facts about the College of Science and Engineering include:
- Over the past 10 years, we have had an overall acceptance rate into medical schools of 68% compared to the national acceptance rate last year of 45%. Our students with a GPA of 3.6+ had an acceptance rate of 86%, and the acceptance rate of our honor students was an impressive 99%. Our graduates have attended over 80 medical schools.
- You'll be taught by professors who are exceptional scholars and dedicated classroom teachers. All are recognized for academic excellence and have experience working in the field. Many have active research projects underway.
- You'll enjoy small classes that allow you to get to know your professors well and benefit from one-on-one attention. The average student to professor ratio in our classes is 13:1.
- Our faculty research includes studies in aquatic biology, marine biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, environmental stewardship, entomology, bioethics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, histology, fluid dynamics, image processing and wireless communication.
- You may have the opportunity to participate in research with a faculty member and share your insights when it is presented in the classroom.
ORU Faculty Organize the 2012 IEEE Green Technology Conference in Tulsa.
Tulsa will host the 2012 IEEE Green Technology Conference on April 19-20, 2012. The conference chair and co-chair are Dr. Sophie Liu and Dr. Robert Leland of the Oral Roberts University Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics Department. In addition, Dr. John Korstad and Dr. Lois Ablin of the ORU Biology and Chemistry Department will co-chair a session on Biofuels and Emerging Fuels Technology. Green technologies focus on reducing the use of non-renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment. The conference will focus on new technologies for energy generation and use, sustainable computing and sustainable architecture.
ORU to Host 2012 Electrical Engineering Student Contests.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) student chapter from the Oral Roberts University Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics Department will host the 2012 IEEE Region 5 Student Contests. Students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Colorado and Kansas will participate in competitions in Robotics, Circuit Design, Professional Papers and Ethics. The contests are designed to encourage engineering students to pursue excellence in all aspects of their profession. The contests will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
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