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, […]
MSMS INSTRUCTOR ELECTED MFLA PRESIDENT
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is pleased to announce world languages instructor Lori Pierce was elected to serve as President of the Mississippi Foreign Language Association (MFLA). Established in 1934, the MFLA seeks to advance the study and teaching of world languages in schools, colleges and universities across Mississippi through annual conferences, workshops and partnerships. […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: DAILEY JONES, C/O 2012
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Dailey Jones, who graduated from MSMS in 2012. Why did you choose MSMS? I chose MSMS primarily for the expanded academic options, including research experience and more advanced science electives as well as the adventure of living on-campus during high school. How would you describe your time at MSMS? Attending MSMS was the best decision I’ve ever […]
THE MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FACULTY RECOGNIZED AS NO. 1 IN THE NATION
Niche released its Best Schools Rankings for 2021, and for the fourth year in a row, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science faculty ranked No.1 in the nation. According to the organization’s website, “The Best Teachers Ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and teacher data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions […]