Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt has appointed Victoria L. May, Science Outreach director in Arts & Sciences, to the Math and Science Alliance.
The alliance is a group that will develop an action plan to improve math, engineering, technology and science (METS) learning and student achievement in Missouri.
The governor announced his intent to convene the interim working group at his Math and Science Summit in April.
“Missouri’s long-term success will depend on our foundation in math, engineering, technology and science,” Blunt said. “This alliance combines broad-based knowledge and expertise that will be invaluable as we work to move our state forward in METS education and prepare our students for tomorrow’s global economy.”
May oversees Science Outreach programs that in 2004-05 reached more than 1,700 teachers and 24,700 students and totaled more than $3 million. She will serve with a wide variety of people from K-12 education, academia, business, government and industry to help improve these learning areas and help create partnerships among business and education to address the barriers preventing many Missourians from receiving high-quality education and training in METS.
The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry will support the Math and Science Alliance.
The alliance’s plan will be submitted to the governor by Aug. 31 and will provide guidance to help make Missouri a global leader in METS.
Blunt has also directed the departments of Elementary and Secondary Education, of Higher Education and of Economic Development to continue working together to create an accessible education data and research center.
Blunt remains committed to his Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative, which will generate $450 million to enhance learning opportunities for students across Missouri and provide the tools to ensure the state remains a leader in the plant and health science industries.