Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural,human service, and research programs. The university emphasizes teaching and learning and its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens The curriculum and faculty members of the College of Science and Technology at Radford University prepare students to become successful professionals in a culturally diverse global economy that is becoming increasingly technical and scientifically advanced. Economic competitiveness and global environmental issues have inspired a renewed emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and the innovations in these fields are changing our lives on a daily basis.