Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Welcome to USI Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

With the challenges that we face from battling a global pandemic to creatively managing our natural resources to educating our youth and keeping the population healthy, USI’s Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education is poised to lead the charge and lead the change. It is a remarkable place where the talented faculty, staff, and alumni are dedicated to empowering the next generation of inventive thinkers and transforming lives through the power of discovery. I invite you to learn about our many exciting programs, get to know our faculty and staff, and tell us how we can help you reach your goals, achieve your dreams, and support you in your journey to be tomorrow’s creative problem solvers and influential leaders. Our college motto is “Learning by doing”; each of our students participates in life-changing, hands-on learning experiences.

The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education maintains a relentless pursuit of academic excellence, but the culture of caring and connection is what makes it special. I am proud to be a member of the Screaming Eagle family and hope that you will join us.

Shelly Blunt, Ph.D.
Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Spotlight

Blunt selected as Dean of Pott College

Dr. Shelly Blunt has accepted the position of Dean of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana. The announcement was made Tuesday, May 16 by Dr. Mohammed Khayum, Provost, and is effective June 1, 2023.

Dr. Tori Colson

Dr. Tori Colson, Assistant Dean of Pott College, was recognized during the USI Multicultural Center's Phenomenal Women program. Dr. Colson was one of nine women selected for their contributions to diversity at USI and in the Evansville communities.

CAEP Call for Testimony

The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) will visit the University of Southern Indiana from September 10th-12th. Submit third-party comment to the CAEP visiting team.

Elissa Tam

Elissa Tam ‘22 of Fishers, Indiana, has been awarded the 2022 Trustees Distinguished Merit Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement not only in a student’s major, but also in the liberal arts and sciences that play a key role in core curriculum. As a biology major and world languages and cultures minor, Tam has worked closely with Dr. Alex Champagne, Associate Professor of Biology, on various research projects, including gathering and presenting data on alligator skin lipids. A USI Honors student, Tam, will receive her bachelor's degree in biology at the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education commencement ceremony in spring 2022.