A year of growth and momentum, CST continues to expand opportunities for students, increase research impact and strengthen partnerships on campus and around the world.

RISING ENROLLMENT, FUNDRAISING AND RESEARCH

Our post-baccalaureate and graduate enrollments are climbing. On the fundraising front, we surpassed our goal by 20 percent and set next year’s target more than 40 percent higher. Research activity was also at an all-time high, topping $30 million in expenditures for the first time in FY24, with major new grants awarded to faculty including Kallie Willets, Ross Wang and Stephen MacNeil.

NEW PATHWAYS FOR STUDENTS

We are launching new undergraduate programs like forensic chemistry and integrative genetics and genomics, while creating accelerated pathways to professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry and chiropractic. New partnerships with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Kornberg School of Dentistry, Fox Chase Cancer Center and others ensure that CST students can move seamlessly into advanced training and careers.

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

CST faculty are earning international recognition, including the George W. Beadle Award, a career award from the American Chemical Society and the Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Science. Students are excelling as well: two of Temple’s three Goldwater Scholars for 2025 are from CST. Others earned the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship, an invitation to the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting and recognition from the American Chemical Society for DEI leadership.

EXPANDING GLOBAL REACH

CST signed new agreements with the University of Belgrade, the University of Napoli Federico II and the Federal University of São Carlos to expand student and faculty exchanges and research collaboration. These partnerships create new opportunities for students to engage globally and bring fresh perspectives back to CST.

BUILDING ON STRATEGIC STRENGTHS

Looking ahead, CST is focused on its core strengths: cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, environmental science and sustainability, quantum information science and bio-life health. To address global challenges, we are investing in faculty, curriculum and partnerships to expand our leadership.

CST VISION 2030

Finally, we are shaping CST Vision 2030—a strategic plan to integrate artificial intelligence across disciplines and ensure every CST student graduates with AI literacy, ethical grounding and the tools to thrive in a data-driven world. From new AI-infused courses to industry partnerships and experiential learning, CST will prepare the next generation of leaders in science and technology.

Thank you for being part of CST’s journey. Your support makes it possible for us to keep growing, innovating and competing at the very highest levels.

With gratitude and excitement for the year ahead,

Professor Miguel A. Mostafá
Dean, College of Science and Technology

This is a pivotal moment for the College of Science and Technology and for Temple University.

Higher education is facing shifting demographics, financial pressures and increased competition — all of which make it more critical than ever that we strengthen our foundation and invest in the future.

Yet, even in a time of challenge, CST continues to rise.

Our Open Houses and Experience Temple Days are drawing large crowds of students and families eager to join our community, leading to strong incoming classes over the past two recruitment cycles. CST students continue to excel, with this year’s two Goldwater Scholars being just one example of academic excellence. CST’s accomplished faculty from across our departments continue to innovate and pursue advanced research. Dean Mostafá, in partnership with President John Fry, is committed to identifying new strategies that will enable CST to thrive in a changing educational landscape.

In FY25, just as in the previous year, CST recorded one of its highest fundraising totals ever. That support is already expanding scholarships, advancing our Research Scholars Program and directly impacting the financial resilience of our departments. Last year, we saw renewed interest in CST’s Owl to Owl Mentor Program as well as impressive growth in the number of people who follow CST on social media.

We are welcoming Erin McGinn, TFM ’14, as the college’s new director of development. A proud Temple alumna and experienced advancement professional, Erin brings energy, strategy and a deep commitment to strengthening donor engagement and expanding support for the college.

Today, the stakes are high. Philanthropic support is essential. Scholarships made possible by alumni donors, like the newly established Stephen and Rhoda Davis Scholarship, help attract and retain the most promising students. Legacy gifts shape our long-term future. Corporate and foundation funding fuels research that tackles society’s biggest challenges.

The future of science, technology and innovation at Temple — and beyond — depends on the continued support of people like you. Thank you for standing with us, supporting our students and faculty and believing in what we do.

Sincerely,

Kathy McGady
Assistant Dean for Development and Alumni Affairs

I had the honor of speaking at CST’s two 2025 graduation ceremonies, one for our undergraduates and a new event just for graduate students held in the historic Temple Performing Arts Center. I spoke briefly about how I felt —almost 20 years earlier — sitting right where they were. I felt proud, maybe a little nervous, wondering what would come next.

I acknowledged their hard work and their drive and how that Temple resilience will carry them forward. Sure, the tests and papers may be behind them, but the real learning? It happens every day — in that first job, in conversations between mentors and mentees, in moments when things don’t go as planned.

I also spoke about how they can continue to stay connected to our university. Whatever class you belong to — whether it’s 2025, 2005 or 1975 — you can continue to be a part of the CST community. You can be a mentor to a young student through our Owl to Owl Mentor Program. Support outstanding students with a gift to the CST Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund. Help a student by reviewing a resume or by practicing interview questions. Give your time, your insight, your encouragement. Or just start by following CST on social media or coming back for Homecoming or another university or college event.

Temple and CST have been a big part of my career success but also of my personal journey in life. Part of my life story, so to speak.

The CST alumni community offers so many opportunities for you to use your knowledge and experience to give back to this great university. If you want to learn more about how you can join with us, contact me via jena.jefferson@temple.edu.

Sincerely,

Michael Remaker, CST ’06
CST Alumni Board President

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