About The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) is Mississippi’s only public, residential high school specifically designed to meet the needs of the state’s most academically gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors from all corners of the Magnolia State.
Each year, MSMS graduates are offered millions of dollars in scholarships - the 104 graduates of the Class of 2018 accepted $9.6 million of the more than $34 million offered.
The school has been named by several publications as one of America’s best high schools. MSMS was recently ranked the #6 best public high school in the nation and the faculty was ranked #1 as the best public high school teachers in the nation by Niche.
Founded in 1987, on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi, the mission of MSMS is “to enhance the future of Mississippi in the global society by meeting the individual needs of gifted and talented students through providing innovative learning experiences and leadership development in a residential environment.”
For more information, please visit themsms.org or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @the_msms.Location
Columbus, Mississippi
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science is located on the campus of Mississippi University for Women.
Established in 1884, The W today attracts female and male students from around the region and around the world and has a long tradition of excellence in liberal arts and professional education. The W prepares its students for a wide variety of roles, both professionally and personally.
It has established one of the premier nursing programs in the state, offering degrees from the associate’s through the doctor of nursing practice; and has developed a nationally recognized program in culinary arts. The W’s three colleges include Arts, Sciences & Education; Business & Professional Studies and Nursing & Health Sciences.
The quality of The W’s academic programs has been nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Washington Monthly. The historic campus is home to 23 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, making it one of the most significant architectural campuses in Mississippi.
Starkville, Mississippi
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science students have the opportunity to travel 20 miles weekly to conduct research on the campus of Mississippi State University.
Mississippi State is one of only a few schools to earn both research and community engagement rankings from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Moreover, the National Science Foundation ranks Mississippi State among the nation’s top 100 research institutions.
As the Magnolia State’s leading research university, MSU’s research expenditures totaled $239.4 million in 2016, accounting for more than half of the total $455 million in research and development expenditures reported by all Mississippi institutions. MSU is a recognized leader in a number of disciplines, and well known for innovative partnerships, real-world impact and offering undergraduate and graduate students unique research opportunities.
Research Symposium
Students participating in the symposium should fill out a copy of the Research Symposium Participation Form, which includes preparing a 250-word abstract of their research. All forms, for all students attending from one school, should be submitted together in one email by a designated teacher from that school.
Submissions should be made to msmsadvancement@themsms.org by May 15, 2019. While not designed to be a competition, during the Research Symposium, STEM professionals from local universities and industry will engage each student in discussion of their research. All students must prepare a poster with a 3-5-minute verbal presentation for their poster.
An abstract will be requested in advance via the Student Research Conference Symposium Guidelines form, downloadable below.Schedule
Thursday, June 13
9:00 AM-5 PM Arrival and Shuttles to Hotels
5:30 PM Shuttle to MSMS
- Check in
- Drop off Research Posters
6:00 PM Chaperone Meeting
6:30 PM Participants Group Meeting7:00 PM Dinner
8:00- 9:00 PM Welcome Activity with T-shirt Swap
9:15 PM Shuttles back to Hotels
Friday, June 14
7-8 AM Free Breakfast at Hotels
8:00 AM Shuttle to MSMS
8:30 AM Set up Poster Presentation-Group 1
9-11:00 AM Research Symposium
11-12:00 PM Lunch including College Fair
12- 5:00 PM Excursions (Focus on the connection between research and its impact on society)
6:00 PM Taste of Mississippi Dinner/Entertainment
9:00 PM Shuttles back to Hotels
Saturday, June 15
7-8:00 AM Free Breakfast at Hotels
8:00 AM Shuttle to MSMS
8:30 AM Set up Poster Presentation – Group 2
9-11:00 AM Research Symposium
11-12:00 PM Lunch12- 5:00 PM Tours of MSU Research Facilities (Various Options available)
6:30-8:00 PM Dinner, Keynote
8-10:00 PM Brain Battles
10:00 PM Shuttles back to Hotels
Sunday, June 16
All Morning Shuttles to Airport
7-8:00 AM Breakfast
8-11:00 AM Checkout
Conference Lodging
Option 1
Wingate by Wyndham
129 Brickerton St, Columbus, MS 39701
Rate: $79.00 +tax= $86.11/night
Option 2
LaQuinta Inn and Suites
1200 US-45, Columbus, MS 39705
Rate: $89.00+tax=$97.01/night
Option 3
Hyatt Place
101 Hospital Dr, Columbus, MS 39705
Rate: $93.00 +tax= $101.37/night
If you have questions regarding the conference, please contact msmsadvancement@themsms.org
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