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 […]
NCSSS APPOINTS MSMS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) has announced Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) Executive Director Dr. Germain McConnell as the 2021 President for the Board of Directors. Dr. McConnell brings over 22 years of education experience. After graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he began his career in education as […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: BRENT EUBANKS, C/O 2013
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Brent Eubanks, who graduated from MSMS in 2013. Why did you choose MSMS? I chose MSMS because I became enamored with the school after attending the summer enrichment camp in 2010. After that experience, I decided to apply because of the opportunity for a more intensive education that could […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: TAYLOR SZASZ-GREEN, C/O 2011
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Taylor Szasz-Green, who graduated from MSMS in 2011. Why did you choose MSMS? Like a lot of students, I was looking for a safe place. Of course, I told everyone it was the academics and the prep for college life! But in reality, I was a pretty weird kid […]
MSMS STUDENTS SELECTED TO SERVE ON MS STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Eight Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students were selected to serve on the Mississippi Student Advisory Council for the 2020-2021 academic year. The following MSMS students will serve as council members for up to two school year terms: Kayla Riley Chloe Sharp Lauren Hood Kennedy Willis Shelby Tisdale Shanay Desai Amy Zhang Dalton Rainer […]
MSMS SPOTLIGHT: ANTHONY THAXTON, C/O 1990
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumnus Anthony Thaxton, who was a part of MSMS’ inaugural class. 1. Why did you choose MSMS? It’s funny, because I actually chose to attend MSMS twice! (More on this in later responses to these questions). I grew up in south Mississippi as the son of a football coach. […]
ALUMNA EMILY LINER SELECTED AS MSMS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
The MSMS Foundation executive committee is pleased to announce Emily Liner as the new MSMS Alumni Association President. A 2004 MSMS graduate and Bay Saint Louis native, Liner received a bachelor’s degree in government from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina. During her career, she led […]