innovation
Danger: America Is Losing Its Edge In Innovation
NMSI’s stalwart board member, Norman Augustine, former Chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin, zeroes in on the competitiveness issue in Forbes with great clarity and strong data: …
Science magazine features commentary by Eric S. Lander and S. James Gates
Posted by Tom Luce, NMSI CEO and President: Science magazine is featuring a thoughtful commentary by Eric S. Lander and S. James Gates about the recent recommendations of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST): Sc…
Video: Obama announces the launch of Change the Equation
See the video footage, below, of President Obama announcing the launch of Change the Equation, an effort to dramatically improve education in science, technology, engineering and math. …
Grant helps Birmingham City Schools teachers prepare students in advanced courses
About 200 teachers in Birmingham middle and high schools completed a four-day training program... Published: Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:24 AM Updated: Friday, July 30, 2010, 12:27 AM Toraine Norris -- The Birmingham News …
NMSI Young Leaders Program event underway in New York
Talented and bright college women from across the country convened in New York City last night for the kick-off of NMSI’s Young Leaders Program Capstone event. Sponsored by FORTUNE magazine and Exxon Mobil Corporation, a founding sponsor of N…
Girl Start
Posted by Rena Pederson NMSI Communications Director: …
First Lady: Math, Science Important to Nation
Posted by Rena Pederson, NMSI Communications Director:It’s great to see former NMSI board member, Secretary of Energy Stephen Chu, teaming up with First Lady Michelle Obama to support science.By NATASHA T. METZLERThe Associated PressMay 4, 2010Wash…
America COMPETES Act Focuses on Innovation
Quality magazine has an insightful overview of the America COMPETES re-authorization: …
Rex W. Tillerson Recognized by Woodrow Wilson Center as Winner of 2010 Corporate Citizenship Award
Posted by Tom Luce, President and CEO, National Math and Science Initiative:It’s good to see Rex Tillerson, the chairman and CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp., get major recognition for the extraordinary leadership he has shown in supporting math and scienc…
It’s time to renew focus on science
Posted by Rena Pederson, NMSI Communications Director:NMSI board member Bernard Harris has a op-ed in the Feb. 14 Houston Chronicle that demonstrates what a great advocate he is for science, technology, engineering and math.By BERNARD A. HARRISHOUSTO…
