STEM at Linfield
Studying the sciences at Linfield University
Unleash your creativity
Whether you want to become a scientist or a science-informed leader, Linfield University is committed to providing a comprehensive education across multiple areas of study. Rising to meet Oregon's demand for a skilled STEM workforce, this is where unforgettable exploration begins.
STEM programs of study
Health and natural sciences
Health and natural sciences
Linfield offers majors in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology, environmental studies, physics and exercise science.
Technology
Technology
Linfield's computer science program is designed to meet the growing demand for tech leaders in a variety of industries.
Numbers and data
Numbers and data
If you study mathematics, data science or economics, you understand that math is an art form of its own.
Teaching labs
STEM studies at Linfield focus on learning through participation. Linfield University has multiple state-of-the-art teaching labs dedicated to the sciences across the McMinnville campus – from the natural sciences to exercise science.
Beyond the classroom
No matter what STEM field you decide to pursue, you will participate in hands-on learning experiences in natural environments or with partnering organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Collaborative research
Students are vital to Linfield's research program. You can participate in collaborative research with our expert faculty as soon as your first year! A new space dedicated to research efforts in the sciences is located in the heart of our new science complex.
Check out this playlist of videos to learn more about the hands-on work Linfield students are doing from day one.
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18-year-old becomes youngest graduate in school history
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The Linfield University Science Complex and W.M. Keck Science Center are now open
Feb. 27, 2023
The Linfield University Science Complex and W.M. Keck Science Center are now open
After nearly 10 years of planning and 19 months of construction, the new Linfield University Science Complex, featuring the brand-new W.M. Keck Science Center, is officially open. The 84,400-square-foot complex gives Linfield students the chance to do high levels of undergraduate research,
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