Astronomy in the 21st Century

At Austin College’s Adams Observatory, you will gain “out-of-this-world” research experience using cutting-edge astronomical equipment.  You will make new discoveries and learn techniques used at professional observatories around the globe.

The Austin College Weather Station (ACWX), located on Austin College's Sneed Environmental Research Area approximately 10 miles west of Sherman, provides valuable opportunities for students to study weather and climate in North Texas.

All thoughtful and scientifically trained people are called to lead at some point in their lives. The STAR Leadership program works to ensure that graduates are not only well prepared to work in STEM fields but are also empowered to lead in their careers and communities.

The Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Computer Science, Psychology, Physics, and Public Health Departments are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate research during the academic year and throughout the summer. 

The IDEA Center, a cutting-edge facility designed with scientific inquiry in mind, is LEAD certified. The building features 32 laboratory classrooms, 16 lecture rooms, a 108-seat auditorium, the W. M. Keck High-Performance Numerics and Graphic Computing Facility, and the Adams Observatory, which houses a 24-inch telescope with an astronomical high-resolution image camera.

Become a Climate Ambassadors to the annual UN Climate Conference as part of the Austin College Delegation.