Committed to Leading the Way in STEM
In fall of 2021, Gonzaga opened the John and Joan Bollier Family Center for Integrated Science and Engineering – ushering in an new era of collaboration, reflection and problem-solving among STEM students and faculty.
Over the past nine years, applications for STEM-related majors at Gonzaga have doubled, making up nearly half of all applications. According to Washington STEM, jobs in these fields "make up the majority of projected family-sustaining job openings and will be the hardest to fill with local talent, given the credentials they require." More than 79,000 jobs will be on the table in Washington by 2030 for credentialed STEM professionals, and it's up to us to ensure there are Jesuit-educated individuals ready to fill them. Gonzaga has always been committed to being a leader, and in this moment, when our world is faced with critical problems that need immediate, creative and collaborative solutions from STEM professionals, it's vital that Gonzaga provide the kind of education those who will have a positive impact through a balance of heart and mind are seeking.
