In academic year 97-98, approximately 34 Shawnee State students received science baccalaureates. Most received the B.S. Biology or the B.S. Natural Science. There was one B.S. Chemistry recipient.

Many recent graduates are beginning careers in local governmental agencies or regional industries. Several individuals are completing graduate studies in areas like pharmacy and chemical engineering. A significant number of our graduates and graduating seniors have been accepted at medical colleges such as Ohio State University, Ohio University, and Wright State University.

	Eric Layne, B.S. Biology 1998. Eric served as a student assistant for the department for several quarters. He is currently at the Wright State University School of Medicine.
	Kay Keller, B.S. Chemistry 1998. Kay served the department for several quarters as a student assistant. Kay is a chemistry laboratory technician at Aristech, a company which produces industrial chemicals. The production site at which Kay works is east of Portsmouth on the banks of the Ohio River.
	Jason Cheatam, B.S. Biology 1998, rappelling on an outing with the Premedical Studies Club. Jason is a student in the School of Osteopathy at Ohio University in Athens.