The faculty and staff in these disciplines are dedicated to the goals of student learning. The University Farm, located southwest of Kirksville, also supports the educational mission of the Science Division. Classwork in the science includes faculty lectures, small group recitations, student led discussions, presentations, and investigative laboratories. Field trips, library work, and evening study are common events. Science faculty encourages students to participate in research projects, where more personal learning occurs.
Many students present the results of their research at scientific meetings.
Truman students completing degrees in science are prepared to enter professional school, graduate school, industry, business, and service careers. Science division professors represent the diversity and strength of science and technology in today's world. Research is conducted in our laboratories, in the field, in our greenhouse, or through computer models. The Science Division has attracted outstanding scholars from some of America's finest universities to join the growing community of faculty leaders at Truman. Students come to Truman to study science from all across Missouri and literally, coast to coast.