K-12 STEM Experiences with the CMSE
Inspiring interest in STEM education one student at a time.
K-12 STEM Experiences
The Center for Mathematics and Science Education offers a variety of K-12 STEM programs that allow students to get hands on experience in STEM. These programs aim to inspire students and grow their interest in STEM education.
K-12 STEM Programs
MS FIRST® Tech Challenge Robotics
FIRST® Tech Challenge teams design, build, and program robots to compete for awards (performance and outreach-based) on a 12′ X 12′ field, in an alliance format, against other teams. Teams, including coaches, mentors, and students, develop strategies and build robots based from a reusable metal platform powered by Android technology, on sound engineering principles.
Mobile Planetarium
The Mobile Planetarium Program is an innovative and unique opportunity provided by the CMSE. The best part is that this amazing experience happens without students ever having to leave school! Once your program is scheduled, the CMSE will bring the portable planetarium to your school for sessions of stargazing.
MATHCOUNTS® Competition
The MATHCOUNTS® Competition Program is a nationally recognized program designed to excite and challenge middle school students (6th, 7th, and 8th graders) through fun and challenging levels of mathematics competition. The CMSE hosts the Northeast, Northwest, Tombigbee, and Delta Chapter Competitions. The winners at the chapter competition level will move on to compete at the Mississippi MATHCOUNTS® Competition.
STEM Experience Programs
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STEM Explorations (K-8)
The CMSE offers K-8 teachers an easy and convenient way for students to experience and explore the STEM fields! During a STEM Exploration, students travel to the University of Mississippi and are broken into groups to participate in 3 or 4 station rotations. The stations include hands-on activities designed around current grade-level curriculum and are specifically rich in the elementary-level science content. Students will have the opportunity to learn by asking questions, observing demonstrations, completing experiments, and engaging in exciting group projects.
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STEM Excursions (7-12)
The CMSE invites teachers to plan a STEM Excursion field trip to Ole Miss! These field trips to the University of Mississippi in Oxford can provide lasting impressions and valuable learning experiences. The CMSE will help teachers fill the day with wonderful STEM opportunities while getting the most from the visit to campus.
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STEM Experts (K-12)
The CMSE can help bring STEM faculty and/or ambassadors to your classroom for engaging lessons, dynamic demonstrations, and intriguing lectures. The CMSE serves as a liaison between the STEM faculty member and the teacher.
Learn how UM STEM Experts can help you level up your classroom.
Catapult Competition
The Catapult Competition allows 7th-12th grade students and teachers to participate in exciting science and engineering events. Each team of four students will design and construct a catapult that meets the specified criteria and will be given the opportunity to launch tennis balls during different challenges.