The Carver Community for Sciences and Mathematics is named for the noted educator and native Missourian Dr. George Washington Carver. Carver was an agricultural and food scientist and farmer in the early 1900s. The Carver community welcomes students from all academic levels with a variety of math- and science-related majors and interests. Faculty and students collaborate in the classroom and in the residence community to create an environment that is academically supportive of mathematics and the sciences and introduces residents to a wide range of research and career opportunities in fields such as life sciences, biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science.

Unique Community Features

• Opportunity to interact with faculty from a variety of science disciplines
• Science-related community service activities
• On-site tutoring in principle math and science courses
• In-hall study groups for students in co-enrolled courses
• Field trips
• Career exploration

Community Goals

Residents participating in the Carver Community for Sciences and Mathematics will:

• Explore a variety of career options in mathematics, the sciences and human nutrition.
• Develop supportive relationships with faculty members that enhance their opportunities for academic success through interaction in and out of the classrooms
• Participate in study groups and academically-focused initiatives with other community members

Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs)

The Carver Community for Sciences and Mathematics Learning Community also houses several freshman interest groups (FIGs) that relate to its overall goals and objectives. Some figs that have been part of this sponsored learning community include Biochemistry, Exploring Careers in Science and Computer Science.

Please note: The nature and availability of specific figs may change in order to adapt to the needs of both the Learning Community and participating students.

For more information about FIG opportunities, visit reslife.missouri.edu/figs/.

Location

Discovery Hall of the Virginia Avenue Housing Project

Links

Department of Chemistry
College of Engineering
Department of Mathematics
Sinclair School of Nursing