National Recognition for MPI Math & Science Program

Mid-Pacific Institute has received the 2007 Siemens Foundation Award for excellence in math and science advanced placement (AP) programs. As math and science play such an integral role in leading technological progress, the Siemens Foundation created this award. By getting this award, the Siemen’s Foundation recognizes Mid-Pacific Institute as being one of the schools that lead the nation in AP participation and performance in science, math and technology. Only one school is chosen in each state, demonstrating a commitment to academic excellence, commitment to students’ achievement and leadership in their AP program. Mid-Pacific Institute was recently announced as a winner in USA Today.

Mid Pacific Institute’s math and science AP programs have shown steady growth in recent years, as more and more students are taking and passing AP math and science courses. Mean scores and percentage pass rates are consistently well above the national average.

As well as the recognition of academic excellence in math and science, Mid Pacific Institute will receive a $1000 grant to use for math and science education.

“I thank Dr. Gareth Russell who directs our Honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs at Mid-Pacific,” said MPI President Joe C. Rice. “Thanks also to the faculty who prepare our AP students academically and in their preparation for AP exams. We commend Candace Kanja (AP Calculus) Judy Dill (AP Statistics); Lyle Chee (AP Biology); Alison Ashford (AP Environmental Science) and Art Merserau, retired (AP Physics) for contributing to making this award happen."

“I am thrilled to hear that MPI has been nationally recognized for its AP program in math and science,” said Dr. “Russell. "To be one of just 50 schools nationally is quite an honor. We are the only school in the state to receive this award. This is great news for Mid Pacific's Math and Science AP programs!”

Posted on March 13, 2007 4:01 PM | Permalink