State of Florida Chancellor's Best Practice Award Winner for 2010!

What is the MSI?
The Math & Science Institute (MSI) is an academically rigorous program designed for students with a keen interest in pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Institute consists of seven college-credit courses:
-- BioTechnology
-- Environment and Energy Technology
-- Physics
-- Anatomy & Physiology
-- Trigonometry
-- Statistics
-- Calculus 

The strength of the Institute not only lies with its outstanding faculty, but also with the value-added activities. Future plans include establishing Fall and Spring term programs for gifted STEM students which will complement the Summer Institute.

Who should apply for the Math & Science Institute?
The Math & Science Summer Institute is designed for honors-level and advanced high school and college students. The courses offered are fast paced college-level honors and advanced credit classes. Please read the FAQ's on the left for expectations and requirements.

What are the Institute dates?
Application deadline is April 2, 2012
Program dates are June 12 - August 2, 2012

Who will be teaching at the Math & Science Institute?
Faculty for the institute are among the best, brightest and most innovative the College has to offer. The faculty provide an interdisciplinary approach to their teaching to ensure the curriculum is both relevant and rigorous. They collaborate to offer joint honors projects, speakers and field trips that help bring the disciplines together.

What makes the Math & Science Institute special?
Our, state-of-the-art BioScience Technology Complex at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens will be your learning laboratory. Institute classes and programs run eight weeks, meeting Monday through Thursday for four to five hours a day. Successfully complete the courses, and you will earn Palm Beach State Honors College credit for most courses! Students will experience an exhiliarating learning community with an interdisciplinary approach between the classes in each track. The program offers "extras" or value-added components that include but are not limited to:

1. Honors projects
2. Small class sizes (15 to 1 student/teacher ratio)
3. Special seminar on library research skills
4. Field trips and speakers
5. Tours of high-profile companies and a close look at experiments conducted by industry researchers.