University of Houston–Downtown College of Sciences and Technology  The University of Houston–Downtown: College of Sciences and Technology (CST) is a University of Houston-Downtown program that prepares students for careers or post-graduate study and research in the sciences, technology, mathematics and computer science. The UHD Scholars Academy (SA) is an academically competitive program within CST for undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). MASTER DEGREE  BACHELOR DEGREES Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Technology (CSET) Department of Mathematics and Statistics (MS) Department of Natural Sciences (NS)  SAT is made possible by The Brown Foundation, Inc., National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, U.S. Army Research Office, U.S. Department of Education, Welch Foundation, and UHD Donors. Most Scholars are graduates of Houston area high schools; however, many are also international students. Scholars participate in special extracurricular activities and classes. They enroll in small mathematics and science classes taught by selected full-time faculty . Scholars participate in academic seminars, field trips to STEM-related sites, and research internships. Each departments have their own research programs.