He joined the Augustinian order at the Saint Thomas Monastery in Brno. The monastery was the center of religion and Gregor wanted to study and research the members. He would later gain access to the monastery’s excessive library. In 1851, Mendel was sent to the University of Vienna to continue his studies in science. Mendel studied mathematics and physics during his time at the University Mendel studied botany under Franz Unger. Franz Unger began using microscopes in his studies and he was part of the evolution