Local legislators met today at MSMS to discuss outreach programs

COLUMBUS, MISS. (WCBI) – Local legislators met today at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science to discuss an extensive outreach program.

This particular program impacts almost 6 thousand students across the state every year.

Event organizers say today’s meeting is a great way for supporters and contributors to see their impact on students at MSMS.

Executive Director Dr. Germain McConnell says this year has been especially challenging for faculty, staff, and students.

“This is the first, they are the first class to start the year all virtual to go through anything such as this, you know, COVID is not only having an impact on us of course but everywhere,” said Dr. McConnell. “For Juniors coming into MSMS, this is a different environment, a more rigorous learning environment, so we’ve been very concerned about students and how they will make that transition, but they’ve done a pretty good job overall.”

Dr. McConnell says outreach programs like summer camps and STEM Carnivals help keep young people engaged in academic growth.