A pre-college outreach program creating a pipeline to success

Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Academy (MSEA) is a pre-college outreach program implemented by the Fort Valley State University (FVSU) Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (CDEP) since 1993. The goal of the CDEP's MSEA program is to create a continuous pipeline of minority and female students, from eighth grade through Ph.D., majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. MSEA targets minority and female students who have just been promoted to the eighth grade-one of the most critical periods of educational development and growth. During each summer (from 8th grade to 12th grade), the students are exposed to new mathematical concepts, and hands-on-laboratory experiments beyond what they are taught at their middle schools and high schools. The students also visit other universities, national laboratories and private industries. All these experiences are valuable in helping the students to excel in their educational pursuits. Currently, there are 112 students participating the MSEA program, and 181 students have graduated for the program.