21 MSMS STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Twenty-one Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students were among the 16,000 semifinalists announced in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. The following students will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million that will be offered next spring: Ian Avant Luke Bowles Colby Brown Max Dobbs […]
MSMS STUDENT TO SERVE ON MS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Amy Zhang, a student at The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, was selected to serve as a high school junior student representative for the Mississippi State Board of Education. Student representatives are non-voting members but provide input on policy decisions that affect Mississippi public schools. Amy will join Omar Jamil of Hernando, who serves […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: JESSICA COKER, C/O 2010
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Jessica Coker, who graduated from MSMS in 2010. Why did you choose MSMS? I chose MSMS because I was excited to embrace an opportunity that provided a greater educational platform than my current high school at the time. I was really intrigued with the approach MSMS had toward academia with a focus […]
MSMS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Foundation Board of Directors has named Keith Gaskin as the next Executive Director of the MSMS Foundation. Gaskin began his role with the organization on Aug. 3. With 25 years of major gift fundraising experience, Gaskin has held leadership roles in advancement at Mississippi State University, The University of […]
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: MISSIE SMITH, C/O 2006
MSMS Connects recently caught up with alumna Missie Smith, who graduated from MSMS in 2006. Why did you choose MSMS? While MSMS has a reputation for scholastic excellence, I was really drawn to it after looking at a list of available classes on the website. I loved the freedom to pick the science courses that […]
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 […]