Mission: To advance math and science education in the United States by replicating math and science programs with proven results in school districts across the nation.

About the Organization:
Launched in March 2007 with a $125 million commitment from ExxonMobil, NMSI was developed in response to a call for action by the National Academies' 2005 blue ribbon panel report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm. NMSI works to identify programs and ideas with demonstrated results and provides the means for school districts and educational institutions to apply them locally.

Current Programs:
Since its inception, NMSI has awarded grants to scale-up the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program program and the UTeach Program. The AP program is designed to increase teacher effectiveness and student achievement in rigorous math and science courses by providing training, teacher and student support, vertical teaming, open enrollment, and teacher and student incentives, while Uteach encourages math and science majors to enter the teaching profession by offering compact degree plans, early teaching experiences, and financial assistance for undergraduates. In addition, the National Math + Science Young Leaders Program introduces third-year female college students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to female executives working at Fortune 500 companies.

Web Site:
The NMSI Web site explores why students are falling behind in math and science subjects and offers solutions. In addition, the site features a blog, photo gallery, video library, recent reports and studies, and a list of recent NMSI publications, including a Parents Guide available in English and Spanish.

Funding:
NMSI receives funding from foundations, corporations, individuals, and local and state government.