University of Central Arkansas

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics supports the mission of the University of Central Arkansas through the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy, and the Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education. The college mission is to provide current, superior learning opportunities for students of the university and for the public; to advance knowledge of our disciplines; and to furnish professional services locally, regionally, and nationally.

• To help students of the university develop life-long competencies in critical thinking, oral and written communication, analytical and quantitative reasoning, and problem solving.
• To provide high quality, rigorous programs that prepare students to enter the work force as practitioners or teachers of mathematics, the natural sciences, or computer science, and other professions; to further their education through graduate programs; or to attend professional schools.
• To provide opportunities for advanced studies in biology, computer science, and mathematics through master's degree programs.
• To serve students majoring in other programs that require solid foundations in mathematics and the natural sciences, such as teaching and the health professions.
• To acquaint all students with the complexity and diversity of the contemporary world, in the context of the mathematical and scientific branches of human learning and ways of knowing, through general education courses.
• To provide, promote, and encourage professional growth opportunities for faculty and staff, including scholarship activities that advance and disseminate knowledge of the disciplines.
• To serve the public by consulting with schools, businesses, industries and governmental agencies, delivering in-service training for teachers, making presentations to school children and the general public, and supporting professional organizations.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is planning a new Science Education Building to be located near the Lewis Science Center.  This building will house:

• the Arkansas Center for Mathematics and Science Education
• Science Education faculty offices
• three science education classrooms, one of them equipped for state-of-the-art distance education
• and a new 100-seat digital planetarium.

This building will be built entirely with private funds.  Watch for more information about the building and how you can help.