Upon completing the MST degree, students will be able to:

  • Solve problems based on Kepler's Laws and Newton's Laws using non-calculus mathematical techniques.
  • Demonstrate best practices for teaching scientific content.
  • Present an oral report on a scientific topic using presentation software such as Powerpoint.
  • Learn how to use scientific and astronomical equipment such as telescopes, digital cameras, GPS, and electronic devices, including multimeters, and/or portable planetariums. 
  • Prepare a Final Project, which will include scientific research, educational research, and/or curriculum creation or analysis.