About the Math and Science Initiative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lady Nancy Schweitzer at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry (Photos courtesy of Robert Guy).

 

Governor Brian Schweitzer and First Lady Nancy Schweitzer share a joint interest in science: Brian is a soil scientist and Nancy is a botanist. Together they want to help students discover the wonders of math and science. The Governor and First Lady’s Math and Science Initiative invites Montana’s youth to discover the many opportunities to learn about math and science in K-12 schools and higher education, find out about career opportunities and explore Montana’s splendid surroundings.

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Purpose

To promote education and careers in Math and Science

• Early childhood programs spark an interest when students are young
• Montana’s big backyard is an outdoor classroom
• Education for Life
  • K-12 classrooms use innovative teaching practices, promote hands-on learning to encourage inquisitive young minds to take challenging courses
  • Apprenticeship and Training programs and Montana University System campuses prepare students for the 21st century workforce and retool/retrain workers
• Engage Montana scientists and businesses to tap their talents and resources
• Service is a pathway to college and careers and brings volunteers into the classroom
• Montana’s green energy economy: prepare for jobs in wind, solar, coal, biofuels, geothermal and restoration/reclamation

 

Signature Features

• Geologic Roadsigns: Each interpretive sign describes geologic wonders of the Treasure State
• Math & Science Trading Cards: Each edition shares 10 Montana math and science facts
• First Lady’s Awards: Recognizing individuals and organizations for promoting math and science education in Montana
• Website: Learn more about the Governor and First Lady’s interest and the many partners

 

Partners

Montana State Agencies
Office of Public Instruction
Montana University System
SAE Foundation, A World in Motion® (AWIM) curriculum kits
ExxonMobil Foundation
McLaughlin Research Institute
Qwest Foundation
Montana Learning Center
Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative
Clark Fork Watershed Education Program
A Forest for Every Classroom
Chicks in Science
Montana Envirothon
Discover Montana’s Ecosystems
Seeking more folks enthusiastic about math and science...

Revised March 2010

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“Science is exciting and full of discovery.  I want to spark an interest in science when students are young.”
—First Lady Nancy Schweitzer

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“I want Montana students to be challenged and excited about learning. It is absolutely essential that students have a solid foundation in math and science to compete in a global world.”
—Governor Brian Schweitzer

 

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