One of the 20th century’s greatest scientists, George Washington Carver’s influence is still felt. Rising from slavery to become one of the world’s most respected and honored men, he devoted his life to understanding nature and the many uses for the simplest of plant life. His scientific research in the late 1800s produced agricultural innovations like crop rotation and composting. Part of the “chemurgist” movement that changed the rural economy, he found ingenious applications for the peanut, soybean, and sweet potato. At Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Carver invented more than 300 uses for the peanut, while convincing poor farmers to rotate cotton crops with things that would add nutrients to the soil. A visionary, Carver shared his knowledge free of charge, happy in his Tuskegee laboratory where he could use his gifts to help others
By Kaylene on Friday, August 20th, 2010 | Comments Off
Memories of George Washington Carver, the famed scientist and educator of Tuskegee University, told by the people who actually knew him, and by others whose work was influenced by his great legacy. We thank you for your purchase of this commemorative video “A Genius Remembered: George Washington Carver” and contributing to the George Washington Carver Society. We are raising funds for undergraduate student scholarships in the College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences. All of The Society proceeds will be contributed to an endowment for these annual scholarships. Dr. George Washington Carver, a pioneering scientist, preeminent teacher and humanitarian, was as dedicated to helping others as he was to the work he so loved. This kind and gentle man, upon his death in 1943, left his entire life’s savings to Tuskegee University “for the purpose of promoting Scientific Research, especially as applied to farming…” The Tuskegee University College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences (formerly School of Agriculture and Home Economics), whose mission and accomplishments continue to reflect the principles and spirit of this great man, has a rich history of academic excellence and scientific research that has benefited the nation and the world. To this end, we are continually grateful for Dr. Carver’s wisdom, guidance, and ever-present inspiration. It was in this spirit that the Tuskegee University Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences …
By Kaylene on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 | Comments Off
This is a Chautauqua 2007 portrayal of George Washington Carver by actor Paxton Williams. George Washington Carver (1864-1943) George Washington Carver was a renowned agricultural scientist as well as a distinguished educator, artist, musician, and humanitarian. Born a slave, he attended Iowa Agricultural College, where he received a Master of Science degree. In 1897 Booker T. Washington invited Carver to join the faculty of the Tuskegee Institute, where he gained an international reputation. He developed a method for crop rotation and revolutionized the economy of the South by liberating it from excessive dependence on cotton. He also discovered innovative uses for the peanut, soybean, and sweet potato and developed extensive industrial applications for agricultural crops. Carver received many honors, but did not patent or profit from his discoveries. Upon his death, he left his life savings to establish a research center at Tuskegee. Paxton Williams serves as Executive Director of the Carver Birthplace Association in Diamond, Missouri. He is a graduate of Iowa State University, has a masters in public policy from the University of Michigan, and in 2003/2004 was a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar at the University of Birmingham, England. While in England, Williams served at the Drum, the largest arts centre in the UK dedicated to the promotion of African, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian arts and culture. Williams has portrayed George Washington Carver in fifteen US …
By Kaylene on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 | Comments Off
This is a Chautauqua 2007 portrayal of George Washington Carver by actor Paxton Williams. George Washington Carver (1864-1943) George Washington Carver was a renowned agricultural scientist as well as a distinguished educator, artist, musician, and humanitarian. Born a slave, he attended Iowa Agricultural College, where he received a Master of Science degree. In 1897 Booker T. Washington invited Carver to join the faculty of the Tuskegee Institute, where he gained an international reputation. He developed a method for crop rotation and revolutionized the economy of the South by liberating it from excessive dependence on cotton. He also discovered innovative uses for the peanut, soybean, and sweet potato and developed extensive industrial applications for agricultural crops. Carver received many honors, but did not patent or profit from his discoveries. Upon his death, he left his life savings to establish a research center at Tuskegee. Paxton Williams serves as Executive Director of the Carver Birthplace Association in Diamond, Missouri. He is a graduate of Iowa State University, has a masters in public policy from the University of Michigan, and in 2003/2004 was a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar at the University of Birmingham, England. While in England, Williams served at the Drum, the largest arts centre in the UK dedicated to the promotion of African, Afro-Caribbean, and Asian arts and culture. Williams has portrayed George Washington Carver in fifteen US …
As kids return to school, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are popular in the lunch room. In our next episode, Professor Brad tells us all about a man who popularized peanut butter — George Washington Carver. More at www.vafb.com.
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A video geared for younger students to see an overview of George Washington Carver’s life and to see what contributions he made during a time when it was quite difficult for African-Americans.
