MSMS ALUMNUS WINS GATES-CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP
A graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is the first Mississippi State University student in history to win the prestigious Gates-Cambridge Scholarship. Lucas Ferguson, who is originally from Batesville, graduated from MSMS in 2013. The scholarship will allow him to spend the next few years studying at the postgraduate level at the […]
TALES AUDITIONS HELD, PERFORMERS CHOSEN
The 2017 Tales From The Crypt performers have been chosen. Tales from the Crypt is a United States History course with an emphasis on performance and research. During the fall semester, students research an assigned historical figure, while during the second semester they develop their performance skills in preparation for their production for the public in […]
MESSING AROUND IN LOGIC AND GAME
Logic and Game Theory is an elective math course that meets twice a week for an hour and a half at a time. The class is taught by Lauren Zarandona. The purpose of the course is to develop students’ understanding of logic fundamentals, and how to apply those skills to puzzles and games. More broadly, the […]
ENGAGING WITH ECOLOGY BY LAUREL YARBOROUGH
Ecology of Environmental Problems is an elective Biology course taught by Dr. Bill Odom. This class observes and discusses the ecological interactions between organisms and their environments with an emphasis on environmental problems. In Thursday’s Ecology Lab, students walked across campus to observe and identify the characteristics of trees. Students were given a scientific description of a […]
MARGARITA BAQUERO JOINS THE MSMS BIOLOGY FACULTY
In the late fall semester of 2016, Margarita Banquero became the newest member of the MSMS science faculty. Baquero teaches AP Biology, Cell Biology, and Genetics. “I’m enjoying [working here] a lot,” said Baquero. “It’s nice to know that the students are listening to what I am saying and they really, really care.” Baquero is […]
Shirley Ellis, the Longest Serving Employee of MSMS, Retires
On Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, Ms. Shirley Ellis, who has worked as the Executive Assistant for every MSMS Executive Director since the school’s founding finished up her last bit of work for the school she has called home for nearly 30 years. “Being a part of the MSMS family since the school opened in 1988, […]
USM PRESIDENT VISITS MSMS
MSMS was recently honored to host a visit from the president of the University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. Rodney Bennett. Bennett spent an afternoon touring the school and meeting with MSMS administrators, faculty, and students. While he had visited MUW in the past, this was Bennett’s first time to tour Mississippi’s premiere STEM high school. […]
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH MSMS STYLE
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is gearing up for an entertainment extravaganza celebrating Black History Month. The program, entitled, Celebrating A Night At The Apollo will take place in Rent Auditorium on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. “We are hosting […]
GENALYTE CEO DR. CARY GUNN, CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATION SPEAKER
MSMS is pleased to announce that 1991 MSMS alumnus and Genalyte founder and CEO Dr. Cary Gunn will serve as this year’s graduation speaker. Gunn, who is originally from Eastabuchie, Mississippi, is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he earned a degree in applied physics. He also holds a Masters and a PhD […]
MSMS STUDENTS MATCHED FOR QUESTBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Three students were matched to the QuestBridge Scholarship Program. Jhade Jordan will be attending Washington and Lee; Jalen Perry will be attending University of Southern California; and Mikel Sandifer will be attending Oberlin College. QuestBridge Scholarships include full tuition, room and board and book allowance. Jasmine Topps was awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Tuskegee University. […]