College of Applied Science and Technology
Practical Skills. In-Demand Careers.
2019 Outstanding Student Awards held in the Honors Complex Building
The College of Applied Science and Technology held its annual student recognition awards on April 30, 2019, honoring over thirty students and two faculty members in the Jacobson Common Room in the Honors Complex Building. Read more.
Surveying and Mapping team bring home a first
The College's team of six Surveying and Mapping students won first place in the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) 18th Annual Student Competition on April 11 as part of the 2019 NSPS Spring Meetings in Arlington, Va. Read more.
Meet your Career Services Coordinators
Serena Draper
Evan Faidley
We work in Career Services to assist you specifically in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
We can help you:
- explore majors;
- find and prepare for internships, co-ops and jobs; and
- gain lifelong career skills.
Please contact Serena or contact Evan with any questions.
CAST News
CAST Advisor Shari Thorman is April Ziptastic winner
May 13, 2019
Dr. Stacy Willett interviewed on WAKR Radio's Jasen Sokol Show about recent shootings
May 1, 2019
Dr. John Nicholas offers insights on WAKR Radio about preventative measures for protecting personal data
April 30, 2019
Two CAST faculty members (Brian Ballou and Susan Wynn) receive 2018-2019 UA Achievement Awards
March 22, 2019
WAKR Radio interviews John Nicholas about guarding against cyber attacks
January 9, 2019
CIS Cybersecurity program joins Ohio Cyber Range in $1.18 million agreement
January 3, 2019
Based on a survey knowledge rate of 95% of our Spring 2015 graduates. See story about University-wide results: More UA grads report career success.
College of Applied Science and Technology
The Polsky Building (POL)
The University of Akron
225 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44325-6001
Phone: 330-972-6578
Fax: 330-972-5300
CAST inducts its first Dean's Team
The College of Applied Science and Technology inducted its first Dean's Team members on Friday, September 7, in a special induction ceremony.
From left to right: Dean Elizabeth Kennedy, Casey Crawford, Megan Vocatura, Sylwester Robakowski, Skyanna Minor, Tommy Alvarado, T. Harris, Emma Harrison, Jason Oppong, and Assistant Dean of Student Success Dee Dee Pitts.
The Dean's Team is comprised of a select group of first-year freshman students with excellent academic backgrounds and leadership potential.
Members of the 2018-2019 Dean's Team will participate in a variety of events and activities designed to enrich their undergraduate experience. They also will have opportunities to share their personal, professional, and career experiences at the College of Applied Science and Technology by participating in college and community events, as well as serving as CAST Ambassadors.
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