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College of Science, Engineering and Technology

GenCyber

Norfolk State University (NSU) provides educational opportunities such as camps and scholarship. The GenCyber Teacher Camp will introduce a curriculum that teachers in the STEM area and other interested teachers can use to introduce the GenCyber concepts in their classrooms in a fun and engaging approach.

About CSET

The College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) has over 2,000 students and presently comprises over 30% of the University’s total student enrollment.  Undergraduate students can select from a wide array of courses in eight academic departments: biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, nursing and allied health, physics, and technology.  Effective and innovative support programs enhance the educational experience for students.

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology has played a pivotal role in the University’s eighty year history.  Faculty contributions in research, grantsmanship, service and mentoring are exceptional.  Graduates are securing outstanding jobs and are earning advanced degrees in record numbers.  The College currently houses several research centers –Center for Materials Research (CMR), Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences (CBBS), Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity, Creative Gaming and Simulation Lab (CGS), Information Assurance –Research, Educations and Development Institute,  (IA-REDI), - and numerous accredited programs. 

Graduate programs in the college include the master’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, and cybersecurity.  A Ph.D. program in materials science and engineering was introduced in 2007.

The future for the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology is unlimited.  We invite you to join us for a very exciting and eventful academic journey.

CSET Good News Report

  • CSET Good News Report Jan 2025

    Clifford Denize, a doctoral student at the Center for Materials Research in Dr. Bahoura’s group, won a travel award to present his research titled “Rf-magnetron sputtering vs. Sulfurization of Steel Spacers: What Fabricates Pyrite Thin Films Best?” read more

  • NSU Student Wins Esports Championship

    Norfolk State graduate student Eric Minor won the RallyCry National Championship for EA Sports College Football 2025, sponsored by Tyson Foods. Each finalist was a student of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.   read more

  • 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards Recipients

    to Dr. Messaoud Bahoura 2025 Outstanding Faculty Awards Recipient Read the full list of the recipients here read more

  • CSET Good News Report Nov 2024

    Overview of things happening in the Computers Science, Engineering and Technology. read more

  • Captain Patrice R. Hentz

    Capt.  Patrice R. Hentz, Commanding Officer Transient Personnel Unit Norfolk, delivered the keynote address at Norfolk State University's Veterans Day observance. read more

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