National Math and Science Initiative
Addressing Needs
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Rising Above the Gathering Storm

NMSI will focus on recommendations put forth by the National Academies of Science in their 2005 blue-ribbon panel report, Rising above the Gathering Storm. Read the Report »

According to recommendations of a panel of 20 national leaders, the most effective way to enhance science and technology enterprise in the United States is to dramatically improve K-12 math and science education. To do so, the panel recommends actions to:
  • Produce more, and more effective math and science teachers;
  • Strengthen the skills of existing teachers through trainings; and
  • Enlarge the pipeline of students with the desire and preparation to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at the undergraduate level and beyond.
NMSI is supporting these actions through a request for proposals to replicate two programs endorsed by the Gathering Storm report, UTeach and Training and Incentive Programs for AP and Pre-AP Courses.