Articles

Arkansas AIM shows progress in Math, Science, English AP scores

Arkansas students in 24 schools participating in a UALR-based effort to improve math, science and English excellence generated a 41.9 percent increase in Advance Placement math, science and English scores of 3, 4,or 5, Gov. Mike Beebe announced Monday.

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Northside High students tops in AP program
Students at Fort Smith Northside High School posted the largest increases among select students in six states who are participating in a National Math and Science Initiative designed to increase proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses.
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PRESS RELEASE: National Math and Science Initiative’s Year Two Results Boost Student Achievement by 98 Percent, Opening Doors to College

Significant gains in achievement among minority and female students recorded

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Press Releases

New Model of Philanthropy Boosts Replication of Proven Programs on National Scale

Oct. 17, 2008

To illustrate a more effective way of taking worthy math and science programs to a national scale, the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) released a new guide entitled “Taking successful Programs to Scale.”

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Speeches

Tom Luce Addresses Philanthropy Roundtable

Philanthropy Roundtable Presentation by Tom Luce, CEO, NMSI

“From Lighting Pilots to Fueling a System: How Donors Can Scale Excellence in STEM Education”

 May 15, 2008

Chicago, Illinois

 

 

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Sen. Lamar Alexander - A new Manhattan Project for Clean Energy Independence

A 5-year plan to deal with gasoline prices, electricity, climate change, clean air and national security
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Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets

Did You Know — An important list of facts about where America stands in Math and Science education in America.

NMSI Overview — An overview of what the National Math and Science Initiative is and why we are here.

Underrepresented Groups — A review of one of the bigger problems in math and science education; the underrepresetnation of certain demographic groups in America.
The Gender Gap — A fact sheet explaining the problem of females not pursuing math and science higher education or entering careers in related fields.
Tom Luce Bio — A bio-sheet for the NMSI Cheif Executive, Tom Luce.


 

Recent Blog Posts

AP Results Gain Attention

Posted by Rena Pederson, Communications Director of the National Math and Science Initaitive:

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Grant helps Birmingham City Schools teachers prepare students in advanced courses

About 200 teachers in Birmingham middle and high schools completed a four-day training program...

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Nature museum and Dallas schools

Nature museum partners with Dallas schools to enhance science classes

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