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National Math and Science Initiative
ExxonMobil became a founding sponsor of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) in 2007 with a $125 million commitment to the non-profit organization, which is focused on dramatically improving math and science education in the U.S.
To better prepare students and teachers for the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), NMSI replicates proven programs with quantifiable results – such as the Advanced Placement Training and Incentive Program (APTIP)™ and UTeach™ – on a national scale. NMSI programs are currently in 29 states.
NMSI is already effecting change in schools across the country, dramatically increasing Advanced Placement (AP) math, science and English exam pass rates
Over the last three years, high school students enrolled in APTIP achieved a 124 percent increase in the number of exams passed in AP Math, Science, and English (MSE), compared to a 23 percent increase nationally. African-American and Hispanic students in APTIP demonstrated a 216 percent increase in MSE exams passed, compared to a 50 percent increase nationally; female students demonstrated a 144 percent increase in MSE exams passed, compared to a 20 percent increase nationally. for students participating in APTIP. By fostering increased access to this rigorous, college-level coursework for all students, NMSI is also helping to close achievement gaps for minority and female students.
A critical component in raising the bar on math and science education is providing high-quality professional development for current teachers, as well recruiting and preparing a new corps of motivated and gifted math and science teachers. Through APTIP, NMSI has trained more than 8,000 AP and pre-AP teachers across the country. With the recent addition of a proven teacher-training program, Laying the Foundation, NMSI will greatly expand its reach to impact tens of thousands of middle and high school teachers.
NMSI's hallmark teacher preparation program at the university level, UTeach, is working to build the quality of our future teacher corps. This program ensures that new teachers have both a deep knowledge of math and science as well as the expertise on how to teach these subjects effectively. UTeach is implemented in nearly 30 universities nationwide, with an enrollment of 5,500 college students. The goal is to expand this program to 50 campuses in the next decade.
