William Perkins, Director of Pre-College Programs http://precollege.mst.edu/ Organizational Chart

Contact Information:

215 University Center
300 W 12th Street
Rolla, MO 65409
Phone: (573) 341-4228
Fax: (573) 341-4174
precollege@mst.edu

Mission:

The Center for Pre-College Programs will forge a partnership with K-12 teachers, administrators and other stakeholders to enrich and improve K-12 education for all students, especially in science and technology - to help increase the number and diversity of students who are prepared and motivated to enter college to successfully pursue degree programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Goals:

• Build strong core curriculum in mathematics, science, engineering and business.
• Promote awareness of STEM professions.
• Provide academic enrichment and intervention programs.
• Produce knowledgeable, trained and competent teachers.
• Access and engagement in technologies.
• Increase student and teacher knowledge and affiliation with Missouri S&T.
• Increase the number and diversity of students who eventually enroll at Missouri S&T.

Core Initiatives:

• Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
• Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA)
• Missouri Academy for Youth Advancement (MAYA) - Grades 8-10
• Minority Intro to Engineering (MITE)
• Science/Research Academy - Grades 11-12