Why was NMSI created?
Math and science, not government, will be needed to solve our biggest problems. Math and science are the foundational literacy of the Information Age – and concern is growing that low performance in math and science is hurting the United States’ global competitiveness. NMSI was launched in March 2007 by top leaders in American business, education, and science in response to the call for action by the National Academies’ 2005 report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm. NMSI’s mission is to help the U.S. maintain its leadership position in technological innovation by providing a path to math and science careers for more students.
