Overview of Natural Sciences at Carthage
The Division of Natural Sciences is composed of the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, and interdivisional programs in Environmental Science, Neuroscience, and Science Works. The Division strives to provide the highest quality experience in science and mathematics within the context of a liberal arts education. Each student approaches the offerings of the Division with a different need. For many students, the courses taken will be their only academic experience in science and mathematics. The courses taken by these students will expose them to the diversity in science and mathematics while helping to develop a sense of intellectual curiosity and the judgment necessary to function effectively in our increasingly complex world.
The cornerstone of an education in science and mathematics is the opportunity to explore a chosen discipline in depth. The faculty is dedicated to providing an environment that will nurture this exploration and allow the student to develop a close academic relationship with a faculty mentor. Thus, students are encouraged to participate in various ongoing research projects as early in their academic career as possible.
Students majoring in one of the many disciplines within the Division are well prepared for careers in education, research, or industry. Many students choose to continue their education and are admitted to some of the finest graduate and professional schools in the nation. The division is also keenly aware of the importance of science education for the population at large. For this reason, the division has general education courses in each department, and NATS 150 Discovery, a series of thought provoking topic-oriented seminars and laboratory experiences in the natural sciences, especially designed for the student who is not majoring in one of the science disciplines.
A special science-related program available to Carthage students is Entrepreneurial Studies in the Natural Sciences (Science Works).
Natural Sciences News
Carthage has joined the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, a NASA funded agency that awards 
grants and other opportunities to students and faculty at member institutions across the state. Over the past several years, Carthage students have been increasingly involved in space sciences research. Membership in the WSGC should bring additional opportunity for research in Earth and Space Sciences.
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SURE Program Awards: 
The NSD is pleased to announce that the following student-faculty research teams have been awarded Summer Undergraduate Research Experience grants for the summer of 2007:
1. Laura Garcia-Rodriguez (Abbott Neuroscience Grant), Prof. Miller
2. Seth Kuttruff, Prof. Quashnock
3. Lucas Stomberg, Prof. Wheeler
4. Emily Wright, Prof. Zorn
5. Erin Martin, Prof. Arion
6. Jenna Pickhardt, Prof. Pfaffle
7. Ashley Lafontaine, Prof. Hegrenes
8. Jennifer Bickle, Prof. Choffnes
9. Lauren Cannon, Prof. Radwanski
10. Dan Monfre (MATH-SURE), Prof. Wheeler
11. Roger Straz (MATH-SURE), Prof. Wheeler
12. Brittany Chase (MATH-SURE), Prof. Wheeler
The SURE Program provides a stipend, room and board, and a research budget for on-campus summer research. Learn more here.
