Undergraduate Program
The Paper Science Department at UWSP prepares individuals for technical careers in the pulp and paper industry. Students are challenged with mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering fundamentals while learning the science and technology associated with the manufacture of pulp and paper.
Course offerings include mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, process dynamics, wood and pulping chemistry, paper and fiber physics, and colloidal chemistry. The program leads to a bachelor of science degree. Please view our curriculum or our course catalog.
Student coursework frequently uses the only paper machine designed specifically for teaching purposes in the United States. This unique laboratory facility is a significant enhancement to the learning experience for UWSP Paper Science undergraduates.
Job placement upon graduation is excellent. Geographically, 50% of the UWSP Paper Science alumni work in Wisconsin while the other half work in locations across the country. Several graduates of the program are now in senior management positions within the industry.
The industry supports Paper Science students through a strong summer employment program. Work opportunities exist for students to experience semester-long co-ops and summer internships. These positions introduce students to "real life" situations and responsibilities which result in impressive qualifications upon graduation.