MSMS RESLIFE TO MAKE INTERACTIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR STUDENTS LEARNING REMOTELY AND ON CAMPUS
In an effort to limit the number of students on campus, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science’ residential experience is undergoing major changes during the 2020-2021 academic year. Rather than have both classes reside together synchronously, juniors and seniors will alternate living on campus once every 9-week grading period. Although campus life is going to […]
MSMS PARTNERS: MSU OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Ranked among the National Science Foundation’s top 100 research institutions, Mississippi State University Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) strives to provide a multitude of resources for faculty, staff, and students whose research leads to increasing knowledge to solve complex problems on a local, statewide and global level. As the state’s leading research university, […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JENNIFER RILEY, C/O 1991
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Jennifer Riley, who graduated from MSMS in 1991. 1. Why did you choose MSMS? MSMS was just such an awesome opportunity to expand upon my learning experiences. I had a significant interest in science and how it explained so many observable phenomena in the world. I believed MSMS […]
MSMS SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMPS KICK OFF JULY 6
After months of planning, Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science online summer enrichment camp, Full STEAM Ahead, kicks off this July. Every year, MSMS offers week-long residential, enrichment camps for rising 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade students from Mississippi to participate in over summer, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the camps were canceled for […]
A MESSAGE FROM DR. GERMAIN MCCONNELL
Dear MSMS Family and Friends: It is with deep sadness we find ourselves in the current situation that causes us to reflect on the unjust treatment of humanity, in particular African Americans. The recent events in our nation’s history have revealed the hurt, anger, and pain that many people have harbored for a long time. As an African […]
MSMS STUDENT NAMED 2020 COCA-COLA SCHOLAR
Cameron Thomas, an exceptional senior at Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science has been recognized as one of the country’s most outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship. As a member of the 32nd class of Coca-Cola Scholars, Thomas not only exemplifies superior leadership, service, and academics – he is a change agent, […]
TALES FROM THE CRYPT 2020 CANCELED
“Tales from the Crypt” 2020, an award-winning research-performance project of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, is canceled for this year. “We are committed to the safety of our students as well as our broader community,” said Dr. Germain McConnell, MSMS Executive Director. “Federal and state health officials have recommended cancellation of meetings and events with […]
MSMS STUDENT NAMED MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
This year’s Mississippi High School Journalist of the Year is Gina Nguyen, editor-in-chief of The Vision online student newspaper at the Mississippi School for Math & Science. Nguyen was selected from a pool of 34 student applicants, and judging was based on the strength of her comprehensive online portfolio of work. “This was the largest field of applicants we’ve ever […]
SCHOOLS ACROSS MISSISSIPPI COMPETE IN ANNUAL MU ALPHA THETA MATH TOURNAMENT
Eighteen schools took home trophies after competing in the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science’s Mu Alpha Theta Math Tournament. For over 20 years, the MSMS Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta has hosted this tournament to not only raise money to attend the Mu Alpha Theta State Convention in April but also give students across […]
MSMS STUDENT NAMED A COCA-COLA SCHOLAR REGIONAL FINALIST
Local high school senior Cameron Thomas has been named a Regional Finalist for the 2020 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, moving to the next round of the selection process to become a Coca-Cola Scholar and receive a $20,000 college scholarship. A joint effort of Coca-Cola bottlers across the country and The Coca-Cola Company, the Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the U.S. […]