National Math Stars Announces Midwest Expansion in Support of Mathematically Extraordinary Students

Students in five additional states will each receive over $100,000 in resources over ten years

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Math Stars (NMS), a not-for-profit that supports mathematically extraordinary students, today announced an American midwest expansion, beginning with Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This extension comes on the heels of early successes in NMS’s national pilot and Texas-based programs.

Beginning with 2nd and 3rd-graders, NMS supports exceptionally skilled math students who lack the necessary resources to reach their full potential. Students and their families each receive more than $100,000 in support over a 10-year span, until high school graduation. This support includes math coaching, advanced courses, STEM experiences (with travel), family advising, and other assistance. The program is free for students and families.

Students currently enrolled in NMS’s pilot and Texas-based programs have hit incredible milestones. Many of their 4th graders excel in 7th-grade math courses. Solomon Methvin, a 6th grade student, has published a research paper on the combinatorics of Rubik's cubing. Another student, David Edorh, took first place among the nation’s fifth graders in the 2024 Math Masters competition.

“We all know ‘that kid’ - the one with astounding math abilities - but many families lack the resources to keep kids like that challenged. That’s where we come in,” explained NMS CEO Ilana Walder-Biesanz. “It’s gratifying to watch our current students grow, and we’re excited to provide the same opportunities in five additional states.”

NMS is actively recruiting 2nd and 3rd grade students from the five designated states, as well as Texas. NMS is asking educators to nominate the top 2-3% of their students, who will then enter NMS’s comprehensive selection process. Parents can also apply on behalf of their children. Applications are open until June 15, 2025 at www.nationalmathstars.org/apply.

About National Math Stars

Founded in 2023, National Math Stars is a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure mathematically extraordinary students from all communities have the resources they need to reach the frontiers of math and science. Starting in 2nd and 3rd grade, students and their families receive more than $100,000 in resources and guidance over the course of ten years - through high school graduation. Learn more at www.nationalmathstars.org.