Ole Miss Giving Day

is Tuesday, April 9

Dr. John O'Haver, former and founding director of the Center for Mathematics and Science Education, has pledged to give $500 to the CMSE when 10 gifts are made to help support the CMSE continue its efforts to improve mathematics and science education in Mississippi!

Join the CMSE & the School of Education at the

Giving Day Block Party

for a family-fun celebration!

Tuesday, April 9, 3-6 pm

Jackson Ave. Center

Mississippi Day 2024

The third annual Mississippi Day is a free community event highlighting the exciting work of Mississippi's flagship university. Join the CMSE and other departments across UM for hands-on activities, free performances, exhibits, tours, demonstrations, and more! Be sure to visit the CMSE tent, robotics demonstration, and mobile planetarium at Brevard Hall!

Audience: Family-friendly fun for all ages

When: Saturday, April 13, 10:00am-2:00pm

Where: UM Circle

Kindergarten Academy:

Developing Problem Solvers



Dates & Locations (Choose one):

June 10-11: MSGCC Hospitality and Resort Mgmt Center, Biloxi

June 12-13: USM, Hattiesburg, Room TBA

July 17-18: UM Insight Park, Oxford

July 24-25: JSU R&D Center, Jackson

Facilitators: Dr. Cathy Grace, GCSEL; Dr. Alice Steimle & Dr. Julie James, CMSE

Registration Limited to 25 Participants

Registrants Must Attend Both Days

CEUs: 1.2

2024 Make It Mississippi Summer Leadership Program for Educators



Audience: Middle and High School Teachers, Career & Technical Educators, Counselors, Administrators, and Career Coaches

Dates: June 19-21, 2024 (Session 1) or June 26-28, 2024 (Session 2)

Location: The University of Mississippi Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence, Oxford, MS

(Overnight accommodations are available.)

Registration Deadline: May 15, 2024

Cost: $150 (CEUs add $15, No charge for SEMIs or OSLs)

CEUs: 1.4 (SEMIs and OSLs available upon request)

Are you Interested in

Pursuing a Graduate Degree

Full-Time at Ole Miss?



The CMSE offers Graduate Fellowships for

students enrolled full-time in one of the following masters or doctorate programs:

• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Elementary Education with an emphasis in math or science

Bring CMSE Professional Learning to Your School or District with

On-Site Professional Development

CMSE staff are available year-round to lead custom on-site sessions at your school or district. Click "Learn More" for more information and a list of available sessions. Each session can be adapted to meet the unique needs of your school or district. We can also schedule a consultation to discuss your professional learning needs and design a PD tailored to you!

Middle Math Institutes

Earn a Supplemental Endorsement in Middle-Level Mathematics!

All four institutes are required to be eligible for the Middle-Level Mathematics Endorsement

(Endorsement Code - 901)

Application Deadline Extended to April 15!

Make It Mississippi Summer Leadership Program for Students

Make It Mississippi is a competitive summer experience for current high school students interested in Manufacturing and STEM careers within the accounting, business, and engineering sectors. Students will work directly with faculty and staff from the Haley Barbour Center for Manufacturing Excellence at The University of Mississippi. 

Dates: June 16-19, 2024 (Session 1) or

June 23-26, 2024 (Session 2)

Location: The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Grades: Rising 11th-12th Graders (2024-2025)

Do you or someone you know love science and working with K-12 students? You may be the perfect fit for our Mobile Planetarium Facilitator role! Click below to learn more and let us know you are interested.