FAQ About George Washington Carver
What was the Tuskegee Institute, and what was Carver's role there?
The Tuskegee Institute, now known as Tuskegee University, was founded by Booker T. Washington and became a pivotal institution for African-American education and upliftment in the United States. George Washington Carver was a faculty member and led the agricultural department, where he conducted much of his renowned research on peanuts and other crops. He played an instrumental role in education, outreach, and innovation, particularly in agricultural science.
