The MASS Program seeks to identify talented young math and science majors and prepare them to be the next generation of Math and Science Educators. The program begins freshmen year with a seminar style course that explores the profession and utilizes a field-based approach to math and science education that features hands-on teaching strategies in local classrooms with some of the area's best master teachers from the Bryan Independent School District and College Station Independent School District. Students seeking certification graduate with the same number of hours as any other major and receive a degree in one of the four areas of specialization: biology, chemistry, mathematics or physics. Financial incentives are available to support students pursuing secondary teacher certification.

Initially begun through The Regent’s Initiative for Excellence in Education, this program now employs the support of the Sid W. Richardson Foundation, Texas Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (TxCETP), and the National Science Foundation (NSF) - Robert Noyce Foundation. In addition, the MASS Program has the full support of the Texas Education Agency.

If you are a talented freshman who wants to explore the option of a future in teaching, even if it is secondary to the pursuit of professional or graduate school, you are encouraged to visit the MASS website for more information regarding your options.

The Secondary Graduate Certification Program (8-12) is designed for those candidates who have completed or will complete a baccalaureate degree and desire initial certification to teach in Texas public schools at the secondary level.

Tuition and fees for TEFB 201 are currently waived with funds provided by the Sid Richardson Foundation for the first 50 freshman to enroll in this introductory, field-based course in teacher education.

NOTE: Availability of funds subject to change.

For additional information please contact the MASS Program Coordinator.

All scholarship funds have currenlty been awarded. Please check back for more information at a later date.

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education.

The Mathematical Association of America is the largest professional society that focuses on undergraduate mathematics education. Our members include university, college, and high school teachers; graduate and undergraduate students; pure and applied mathematicians; computer scientists; statisticians; and many others in academia, government, business, and industry. We welcome all who are interested in the mathematical sciences.

Currently there is a MAA student chapter at Texas A&M University that serves all those interested in mathematics and mathematics education.