We are a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. Our faculty are both teachers and scholars who are dedicated to advancing knowledge through excellence in teaching, inclusive high-impact learning experiences, and collaborative and original research. We foster critical thinking, student learning, and career readiness, while serving the broader community to promote a deeper understanding of the role and value of science and mathematics in society.  

To be a fully supported, inclusive and interdisciplinary scholarly community that drives discovery, prepares the next generation of professionals, and advances society. 

Integrity: We are a community dedicated to honesty, mutual respect, and ethical reasoning. 

Community: We value a supportive and inclusive culture that allows every student, staff, and faculty member to accomplish science and mathematics together. Diverse perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are celebrated and given voice to strengthen our sense of belonging and help us contribute meaningfully to our community. 

Engagement: We value an engaged, active learning environment in the classroom, lab, and field settings.   We invest in outreach and communication as a means to enhance and contextualize the role of science and mathematics in society. 

Exploration/Discovery: Curiosity drives what we do—intellectually and scientifically. Our faculty conduct collaborative research that is impact driven and/or advances their disciplines.  We actively mentor student research and provide all students access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. 

Investment: Our faculty and administrators support our activities with opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Faculty seek and gain external funding for our activities through grants and other resources.