AAYME Summer Program Seeks Assistant Director

MSMS has positions available for two Assistant Directors for the 2022 AAYME (African American Youth in Mississippi Excelling) summer program. These individuals will assist the Camp Director in the daily administration of the summer camp, oversee camp staff, assist with training, and monitor campers. The ideal candidates will be at least 21 years of age, hold […]

MSMS ALUM SPOTLIGHT: JILKIAH BRYANT C/O 2019

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Jilkiah Bryant, who graduated from MSMS in 2019. 1. Why did you choose MSMS? I opted to leave my hometown because I felt MSMS could provide me with a superior education that would equip me to pursue higher education, more resources to help me find my interests, and […]

MSMS ALUM SPOTLIGHT: Mickel Sandifer, c/o 2017

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Mickel Sandifer, who graduated from MSMS in 2017. Why did you choose MSMS?  I decided to attend MSMS to experience a greater challenge than was being provided at my homeschool. I also wanted to have access to better resources and be surrounded by more like-minded individuals like myself.   How would […]

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MADISON WARDLAW C/O 2016

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna and AAYME Assistant Director Madison Wardlaw, who graduated from MSMS in 2016.  How would you describe your time at MSMS?  I really enjoyed my time at MSMS. My social circle was small, but that was fun because I feel like I made some quality friendships. After all these years, we are still good friends, and we talk all the time. I can also still remember participating in fun math lessons and being a part of Mu Alpha Theta, getting help from Ms. Zarandona during tutorials or being involved with Blue Diamonds step team.   After attending MSMS, what university did you attend?  After MSMS, I went to Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa, and I […]

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: SINDHU SHIVAJI, C/O 2010

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Sindhu Shivaji, who graduated from MSMS in 2010. Why did you choose MSMS? My family is very science-minded, and my sister attended MSMS 10 years before I did (Sangeetha Shivaji, c/o 2000). I remember visiting her on campus and seeing how happy she was. I personally have a […]

MSMS STUDENTS AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY RUSSIAN OVER SUMMER

Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science seniors Emily Lin, Faith Bradford, and Sophia Toner have been awarded National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) scholarships to study Russian this summer. Traditionally, the winners travel to Europe to participate in the 6-week program, which includes attending extensive language classes, living with a local family and visiting museums […]

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JOEY CRAMBLITT, C/O 1996

MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Joey Cramblitt, who graduated from MSMS in 1996. Why did you choose MSMS? I chose MSMS because my parents didn’t have much money to send me or my two sisters to college.  I knew that if I did well at MSMS, there was a high likelihood that I […]

COLUMBUS RECYCLING TO CO-SPONSOR BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

The MSMS Foundation received a special gift from Gregg and Welissa Rader in honor of her father, Henry Weiss, to support this year’s Business Plan Competition. The gift makes Columbus Recycle, the local company Weiss founded in 1956, the co-sponsor of this event.    “Mr. Weiss is a great role model for our students,” said Keith Gaskin, MSMS Foundation […]

FIVE TEAMS TO COMPETE IN VIRTUAL BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION SPONSORED BY CADENCE BANK

After working on their business plans for months, five finalist teams will present their pitches at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science virtual Business Plan Competition sponsored by Cadence Bank. The virtual event will stream on the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Facebook Page at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25. At the competition, […]