Graduate Research Fellowship
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The CMSE offers graduate fellowships to students pursuing a masters or doctorate in mathematics education, science education, or elementary education.
- One fellowship opportunity is reserved for a student pursuing a master's degree in mathematics and has an interest in mathematics teacher education at the college level.
- These are competitive fellowships in which professionals with exemplary skills as a mathematics or science teacher and a passion for teaching and learning are recruited.
Those who possess a desire to see students succeed and an excitement about teaching mathematics and/or science can be infectious.
These are the qualities that the CMSE looks for when recruiting fellows.
Everything You Need to Know about Graduate Research Fellowships with CMSE
Find out how to qualify for the fellowship, how to apply, and more.
Fellows receive the following benefits, valued at approximately $35,000
- Full-time graduate tuition
- Competitive stipend with student health insurance
- Travel budget to attend state, regional and/or national conferences
- A professional library
To qualify for the Graduate Research fellowship, students must:
Be a U.S. Citizen
Be enrolled full-time in masters or doctorate degree in mathematics education, science education, or elementary education (with an emphasis in math or science). One fellowship opportunity is reserved for a student pursuing a masters degree in mathematics and has an interest in mathematics education at the college level.
Demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning.
To remain in good standing, students award a Graduate Research Fellowship must:
- Be enrolled full-time (at least 9 hours) in a masters or doctorate program in mathematics, mathematics education, science education, or elementary education (with an emphasis in math or science).
- Work with the CMSE to provide outreach, facilitate professional development, instruct undergraduates, and engage in research aimed at improving the quality of mathematics/science teaching and learning in the state of Mississippi.
The CMSE accepts applications for Graduate Research Fellowships each year. The number of fellowships awarded is dependent upon available funding. The process for fellow recruitment is outlined below.
- Submit application using the link below.
- Upload cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- CMSE Administration reviews application and uploaded documents.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
CMSE Administration will notify applicants if a fellowship is being offered. If a fellowship is offered, a deadline to accept the fellowship will be included in the fellowship offer.
CMSE Fellowships typically begin in summer or fall.
Alumni Graduate Research Fellows
Find a list of past Graduate Research Fellows here.
- Ashley Bailey
Pursuing M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Mathematics) - Eli King
Pursuing M.A. in Teaching (Secondary Education - Physics) - Kassie Perez
Pursuing M.Ed. in Elementary Education - Angela Harris
Pursuing Ph.D. in Elementary Education - Kye' Richardson
Pursuing Masters in Mathematics - Christian Clark
Teacher of Chemistry and Physical Science
Oxford High School, Oxford Mississippi - Nathan Moore
Graduate Student, School of Education
University of Mississippi - Kayden Kelly
Mathematics Instructor
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS
M.S., Mathematics, 2022 - Shannon Priest
- Bethany LaValley
Professional Development Coordinator
CMSE, The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2023 - Nicole Comstock
- Shelby Watson
visiting Assistant Professor for Scholar Support
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS - Lauren Simpson
Graduate Student
Wake Forest
Oxford, MS
M.Ed., Science Education, 2020 - Shunderla "Sheree" Wilson
Science Teacher
Oxford School District
Batesville, MS
M.Ed., Science Education, 2020 - Audra Polk
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
Solare Collegiate Charter School
Albuquerque, NM
M.S., Mathematics, 2019 - Paige Ellenberger
Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science Educational Coordinator
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
M.Ed., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2018 - Justin Ragland
High School Physics Teacher
Patrick F. Taylor Science and and Technology Academy
New Orleans, LA
M.Ed., Elementary Education, 2018 - Sarah Wildman
Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher
Cheatham Middle School
Ashland City, TN
M.Ed., Elementary Education, 2018 - Courtney Stubbs Dodd
Math Instructor
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR
M.S., Mathematics, 2018 - Maegan Easley Speights
Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher
Northwest Rankin Middle School
Brandon, MS
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, 2017 - Casey Losee Halstead
Front End Software Engineer
M.Ed., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2015 - Dr. Brian Buckhalter
Founder
Buck Wild About Math
Oxford, MS
Ed.D., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2019 - Katherine Brock Hamrick
Mathematics Teacher
Williamson County School District
Franklin, TN
M.A.C.I., Mathematics Education, 2014 - Dr. Whitney Jackson
Professional Development Coordinator for Science
CMSE, The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
Ed.D., Elementary Education – Science, 2018 - Jessica Fancher Peralta
Homeschool Teacher
Tupelo, MS
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, 2018 - Dr. Rebecca "Becky" Smith
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
Ed.D., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2018 - Mary Margaret Rich Boudreaux
Mathematics Tutor
Oxford, MS
M.S., Mathematics, 2014 - Ray Holt
Executive Director/President
STEM Advancement Inc. (dba Mississippi Robotics)
Woodville, MS
M.A.C.I., Mathematics Education, 2013 - Bethany LaValley
Graduate Research Fellow
Center for Mathematics and Science Education (CMSE)
Oxford, MS
M.A.C.I., Mathematics Education, 2014 - Dr. Matthew Nelms
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
Livermore, CA
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, 2018 - Sarah Sams Weyrens
Upper School Science & Robotics Teacher
Louisville Collegiate School
Louisville, KY
M.A.C.I., Mathematics Education, 2013 - Wendy Bryson Crawford
Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher
Guntown Middle School
Guntown, MS
M.Ed., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2015 - Efia Mentuhotep Harrison
TN Bridge Math Instructor
Freedom Preparatory High School at Brownlee Campus
Memphis, TN
M.Ed., Mathematics Education - Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell Prewitt
Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
Ph.D., Science Education, 2014 - Katy Witt
Mathematics Teacher
Pontotoc Junior High School
Pontotoc, MS
M.Ed., Elementary Education - Dr. Sydney Margaret Holbert
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Leadership
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Ed.D., Elementary Education – Mathematics, 2013 - Beverly Watson
Mathematics Teacher
South Panola High School
Batesville, MS
M.Ed., Educational Leadership and Administration, General, 2008
- Dr. Carl Dewitt
Department Chair for Physical Sciences/ Physics Instructor
Hinds Community College, Rankin Campus
Pearl, MS
Ph.D., Science Education, 2013 - Lisa Ewell
Instructor of Developmental Studies (Mathematics)
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
M.S., Mathematics, 2011 - Dr. Erica "Paige" Gillentine
Instructional Associate Professor of Mathematics
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2013 - Dr. Julie Riales
K-12 Math Instructional Specialist, Retired
Grenada School District
Grenada, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2011 - Dr. Jennifer "Filly" Fillingim
Math Curriculum Director
Madison County School District, Madison, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2010 - Dr. Shannon Harmon
Associate Professor of Elementary Education
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Ed.D., Elementary Education-Mathematics, 2011 - Dr. Jessica Ivy
Associate Professor of Mathematics and STEM Education; Chair of the Undergraduate and MAT programs
Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2011 - Dr. Julie James
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
CMSE, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2011 - Dr. Michael McCrory
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Education
Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2010 - Dr. Elizabeth Wells
Research and Development Analyst
Madison County School District, Madison, MS
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 2010
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The Center for Mathematics and Science works to improve mathematics and science education in Mississippi by fostering interaction between academic and K-12 communities, support the implementation of research-based methods in the classroom, and promote interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).