Mathematics & Science Education Network
The mission of the North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-MSEN) Pre-College Program is to broaden the pool of students pursuing mathematics and science based majors and careers. The Pre-College Program actively recruits and prepares students of average to above average ability in grades 6-12 who may have not been sufficiently exposed to mathematics and science based courses and careers.
The ECSU NC-MSEN Pre-College Program serves students from six counties in Northeastern North Carolina. Students participate in exciting activities in Mathematics, Science, and Technology through the Saturday Academy and a Summer Scholars Program.
The curricula focus is to conduct academic enrichment experiences in problem solving, mathematics, science, communications, and technology. The Program provides needed guidance and enrichment activities to help students graduate from high school with the sufficient skills and interest to pursue a four-year degree in a mathematics or science based field of study.
The Pre-College Program comprises a range of programs, some offered at the students' schools and some on the university campus. Programs at the universities are supported in part by legislative appropriation, and in part by grants from a variety of federal agencies, private foundations, and other sources.
Pre-College programs operate at four UNC-system campuses:- Elizabeth City State University
- North Carolina State University
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Winston-Salem State University
Other Programs:
- Bertie Early College High
- Bertie High
- Bertie Middle
- Bertie STEM High
- Ahoskie Elementary
- C.S. Brown High
- Hertford County Early College High
- Hertford County Middle
- Hertford County High
- Riverview Elementary
- Camden Intermediate
- Camden Middle
- Camden County High
- CamTech High
- Elizabeth City Middle
- River Road Middle
- Northeastern High
- Pasquotank County High
- Chowan Middle
- John A. Holmes High
- Perquimans Middle
- Perquimans High
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Central Middle
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Gates County High
The 2023-2024 schedule will be updated in Fall 2023
Activities and Components
Program Registration (Sept.)
Fall Program Enrollment
Parents Involved for Excellence (PIE) Meetings (Sept.-June)
Monthly meetings of school based parent clubs.
Leadership Retreat (October)
Leadership retreat training for High School MSEN students
Saturday Academy Sessions (Oct.-May)
12-15 Saturdays held on the university campus with intensive math, science, and career
awareness curricula.
African-American History Celebration (Feb.)
Students participate in art and oratorical competitions celebrating the history of
African-Americans.
PIMS (Graduate Chapter AKA) (Oct.-May)
Partnership in Math and Science
MSEN DAY Local, Regional, and State Competitions (Feb.-April)
Students participate in a variety of math, science, oratorical, and writing competitions.
Science and Math Fairs (Feb.-April)
Students design and build projects for local and state competitions.
Junior/Senior Surveys (April-May)
Surveys on career and college selections are administered to 11th and 12th grade students.
Awards Day Ceremony (May)
Students academic recognition and awards.
Summer Residential Program (July)
Programs, generally for students in grades 7-12, held on the university campus for
1-2 weeks. A focus on intensive math and science curricula; math and science projects;
and science laboratory research, including high school internships.
Saturday Academy
12-15 Saturday's held on the university campus with intensive math, science, communications,
and career awareness curricula.
Summer Scholars Program
1-2 weeks (residential) camp held on the university campus with intensive math, science,
and laboratory research opportunity.
Parent Participation
Formation of school-based parent (PIE) clubs, and PIE Advisory Board.
Academic & College Advising
Course & college entrance advising, career awareness with role model speakers.
Math & Science Competitions
At NC-MSEN local, regional, and state levels.
Recognition & Scholarships
Recognition of academic achievements
Academic Tutoring
Peer, university, business, and community persons tutoring math and science.
Leadership Skills
Leadership opportunities, annual Retreat.
NC-MSEN APPLICATION PROCESS
To complete your application process, submit your application and other bulleted items by mail/fax/dropbox:
- MSEN Application
- Child's final report card from the previous school year (Grades 6 - 9)
- Child's full, unofficial transcript (Grades 10 - 12)
- MSEN Authorization Form
- MSEN Grade Release Form
- $50 Application Fee (Certified Checks, Money Orders Only - NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS) You may also pay at ECSU Cashier between 8:30 am - 4:00 pm , Monday through Friday)
Incomplete application packets may prevent students from being selected. Students with late and incomplete application packets will be placed on a “Waiting List” for consideration until completed application packet/fee is received or until program capacity is reached.
Antonio Rook
1704 Weeksville Rd.
Campus Box 718
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
ncmsen@ecsu.edu
Donors/Sponsors
Anyone wishing to support our efforts to provide STEM education and enrichment for K-12 students, feel free to donate to the following :
- NC-MSEN Alumni Scholarships
- NC-MSEN Program
- I-ENGINEERING Camp
- National Summer Transportation Institute-Middle School
NC-MSEN Pre-College Program
Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Road
Campus Box 718
Elizabeth City, NC 27909