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. […]
WINTER FORMAL 2016
The upstairs of Hogarth Hall, home to the W’s dining facility and a recreational space, was transformed last Saturday into a Harry Potter Yule Ball themed extravaganza for MSMS students’ annual winter formal. Every year, the dance gives students the chance to unwind and have fun around exam time, as well as giving them the opportunity to […]
NICHE.COM NAMES MSMS ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS
Yet another national organization has named the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science among the top high schools in America. CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW WE RANK! The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based company Niche.com has named MSMS one of its 2017 Best High Schools. Using a combination of data analysis and user rankings, niche.com ranks schools and universities […]
YOU CAN HELP A STUDENT ATTEND THE MSMS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
Statement of Need For the past four years, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) has offered a summer enrichment program for rising 7th – 10th graders and has received almost three times as many applications as we have had openings. This is clear evidence that parents and students are seeking such programs. Furthermore, […]