School of STEAM

Saint Francis University’s Nearspace Ballooning Program partnered with Altoona Area High School students to launch a high-altitude research balloon mission near Spring Church, Pennsylvania. Supported by the FirstEnergy Foundation, the project gave students hands-on experience in science, engineering, launch operations, and payload recovery.

Two Saint Francis University engineering students earned third place and a $5,000 prize at the Zingale Big Idea Competition with their innovative high-heat safety product, Heatmark.

Saint Francis University’s Radio Jove telescope connects students and regional high schools to real space data, offering hands-on experience in astronomy, engineering, and STEM research.

Saint Francis University welcomed Fr. Jonathan St. Andre, T.O.R., for a presentation on the Canticle of the Creatures, highlighting themes of unity, humility, and care for creation inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi.

Sam Przybys transitioned from Marine Biology to Communications, where she combined her passion for sports with media and storytelling through reporting, writing, and student media leadership.

Saint Francis University hosted the CCAP District 2 Spring Meeting, bringing together regional leaders to discuss innovation, workforce development, and the growing role of aviation and emerging technologies in regional growth.

Saint Francis University has entered into a new articulation agreement with Valley Forge Military College (VFMC) that establishes a clear and efficient pathway for students—especially those earning ROTC scholarships—to complete their bachelor’s degrees at Saint Francis.

Olivia is just getting started in her college track career, and she has already broken several SFU track records. Plus, she's getting a head start on her healthcare career as an undergraduate PA student in the Accelerated Early-Entry (3+2) MPAS program.

Abrielle Brown, a junior Biology/Pre-med major, active in Student Government and Greek Life, shares how small acts of service make a big impact.

For their 2025 Capstone Design project, our Environmental Engineering student team of Ashlyn Campagna, Andre Isreal, Isabel Lumley, and Kevin Salmon, partnered with BioMost, Inc., an experienced AMD treatment company in western Pennsylvania, to explore strategies for managing some of the monitoring needs of their AMD treatment sites remotely.