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National Math and Science Initiative

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NMSI was launched in 2007 by top leaders in U.S. business, education and science as a non-profit organization to improve STEM education in American public schools. For more information, please visit www.nms.org.

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Location: United States, Texas, Dallas

Employees: 51-200

Phone: +1 214-346-1200

Total raised: $350K

Founded date: 2007

Funding Rounds 2

Date	Series	Amount	Investors
31.07.2024	Grant	$250K	-
25.07.2023	Grant	$100K	-

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13.11.2024	Recent Study Reveals Impact of Structured Professional Development on STEM Engagement	NMSI Logo Study commissioned by NMSI highlights improvements in teacher effectiveness and student achievement DALLAS, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new study commissioned by the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) emphasizes...
24.10.2024	NMSI and RTI Join Forces with the U.S. Department of Defense in Delivering STEM Education Nationwide	NMSI Logo The new agreement offers $190 million over 10-year period to support educator professional development and holistic student STEM programming HOUSTON, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science Initiative (NM...
12.08.2024	Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award	NMSI Logo Harris recognized for STEM education advocacy and celebrated astronaut career LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., astronaut and former CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative ...
31.07.2024	National Math and Science Initiative Receives $250,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers, Raise Capacity of STEM Leaders Nationwide	NMSI Grant Enhances NMSI's Proven STEM Training Programs, Expanding Reach to 300 Virginia Teachers and Developing a National Model for STEM Leadership DALLAS and NORFOLK, Va., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Scienc...
25.06.2024	NMSI Launches GM New Teacher Academy Houston to Empower First-Year STEM Teachers of Color	NMSI Logo Initiative aims to enhance diversity and excellence in STEM education through critical training and resources for 120 early-career STEM educators of color. HOUSTON, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Math and Science...
02.08.2023	‘From STEM to the Stars’: NMSI Brings Astronauts and STEM education to the public at Martha’s Vineyard	National Math + Science Initiative "At NMSI, our mission is to transform education and propel students toward successful careers in STEM fields. We are thrilled to partner with esteemed astronauts Bernard Harris, Jr. and Leland Melvin,...
25.07.2023	National Math and Science Initiative Receives $100,000 Grant from TC Energy to Train Virginia Teachers	National Math + Science Initiative "This partnership will allow us to extend our proven Laying the Foundation training program across the Commonwealth, thereby increasing our capacity to prepare Virginia’s educators for the critical ta...
18.07.2023	NMSI and University of Houston Receive Additional Grant from CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Extend Academy for First-year STEM Teachers	An event celebrating the teachers, their impact, and the Houston community’s commitment to teachers took place on Thursday, July 13, 2023, on the University of Houston campus. "Through this extended funding, we will be able to expand o...
21.06.2023	NMSI Announces GM New Teacher Academy to Support First-Year STEM Teachers of Color	KIPP Jacksonville Teachers at GM New Teacher Academy "The collaboration with GM and other committed donors reflects our shared values and commitment to providing opportunities for underrepresented communities. Together, we will bridge ...
27.04.2023	National Math + Science Initiative Appoints Education Policy Leader Jeremy Anderson as Chief Executive Officer	Outgoing NMSI CEO, Bernard A. Harris, Jr. receiving the ECS James Bryant Conant award from incoming, NMSI CEO, Jeremy Anderson, July 2022. "With Jeremy at the helm, we have a rare opportunity to influence federal, state and local polic...
01.03.2023	NMSI Expands Military Families Mission Program in Florida	“This grant opportunity was created to serve military-connected students because their academic situation is so tumultuous and unique,” said Dr. Bernard Harris, Executive Director of Business Development and Fundraising. DALLAS (PRWEB) Marc...
11.11.2022	NMSI Launches Military Families Mission Program in Nine New Schools	“The success that we’ve seen with our current Military Family Schools led us to take the initiative to spread this program to even more families moving with the military,” said Dr. Bernard Harris, Executive Director of Business Development ...
08.07.2022	NMSI and University of Houston Receive Grant from the CenterPoint Energy Foundation to Launch Academy Supporting First-Year STEM Teachers	"The grant from CenterPoint Energy plays a significant role in not only addressing this, but also exposing students to STEM and educating the next generation of STEM professionals," said Michelle Stie, Vice President of Teaching a...
18.05.2022	New Report Shows the National Math and Science Initiative’s Long-Term Impact on Ensuring Equitable Access to STEM	“Technology drives economies worldwide, and to keep up with the global economy, all students must be steeped in STEM education,” said Dr. Bernard Harris, former astronaut and CEO of the National Math and Science Initiative. DALLAS (PRWEB) M...
21.04.2022	NMSI, National CARES and Boeing Partner to Address STEM Education Equity for Black Students at Houston ISD	Partnership announcement event that took place at Worthing ECHS on April 20, 2022. “I believe in the promise of equity. I’ve seen how it can change not only students’ life trajectories, but also those of future generations. A quality educat...
18.06.2021	NMSI Partners With Texas Women’s Foundation and Lyda Hill to Make STEM More Welcoming for Women	“As a national leader in STEM education, we believe it’s imperative for the success of our nation to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion — especially in our classrooms — with gender inclusion initiatives and culturally responsive educa...
17.06.2021	NMSI Expands Board, Adds New External Advisors
17.02.2021	The World Is Going To Suddenly Feel Much Bigger This Week	An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing safely on Mars. The landing, scheduled for Feb. ... [+] 18, 2021, represents an achievement in math and science and could serve as inspiration to millions of students.NASA/JPL-Caltech
29.09.2020	National Math and Science Initiative Appoints First Chief Development Officer
22.10.2019	An Astronaut’s Guide to Improving STEM Education (and What Space Is Really Like)	In 1995, NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a spacewalk. The occasion? His second space shuttle flight during a mission that included a rendezvous with the Russian space station Mir. In all, Dr. H...
19.07.2016	How international students are keeping US colleges afloat and powering the tech industry	Kalpesh Kapadia Contributor Kalpesh Kapadia is co-founder and CEO of SelfScore. Think back on your college experience and you may recall the presence of the International House, an on-campus residence set aside for international students. T...
16.09.2015	A warning about computers in the classroom	When it comes to improving education, many have pointed to the importance of technology in the classroom. Using computers is supposed to make students more excited to learn, enable them to absorb concepts at their own pace and stay focused ...
13.09.2015	The Future of Education Demands More Questions, Not Answers	Technology alone can't educate students. It’s not some mystical, magical ingredient one sprinkles over core curricula like salt on a meal. The magic is inside the child. If designed correctly, technology only extends the creative powers of ...

National Math and Science Initiative

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