Two female students conduct a science experiment in a campus lab class

STEM at UW-River Falls

At UW-River Falls, STEM opportunities are everywhere. Opportunities that can ignite your curiosity, test your courage and uncover talents you didn’t even know you had. From in-demand internships to research work and study abroad programs, we’ve got hands-on learning experiences that launch you out of the classroom and into the extraordinary. Choose your challenge – and build the skills for your future STEM career – at UWRF.

STEM in Action: Read Our Student Spotlights

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Take STEM to the next level? We're on it!

Opening in 2026, the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) will engage students in immersive, high-impact learning experiences.

SciTech is designed to change our world. Home to innovative research neighborhoods around biology, chemistry, physics and psychological sciences, the state-of-the-art facility will serve as a regional research hub and accelerate collaboration and partnerships with scientific and research-related industries.

Rendering of the SciTech building opening in January 2026

40%

of Falcons enroll in STEM and healthcare majors

3rd

highest producer of STEM graduates in the Universities of Wisconsin System

99%

of our STEM grads are working in their field or getting advanced degrees

 


 

See how you can take flight at UW-River Falls.

Come check out our campus and get a preview of what it’s like to be a Falcon!

Tours are available daily and our frequent Campus Close Up and Falcon Preview Day events provide additional opportunities to discover our unique culture and student resources. We even offer a Direct Admission Opportunity during Falcon Preview Day!
 

Two students hug Freddy Falcon in the UC