Corey Alderdice, the director of the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts, was recently added to the National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools Board of Directors.
NCSSS was established in 1988 to provide a forum for specialized secondary schools focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics to exchange information and program ideas. It now includes more than 75 member schools, many “ranked” as the best in the country, along with several associate, affiliate and corporate members comprised of colleges, universities, summer programs, foundations and corporations.
Alderdice’s has served as director of ASMSA since July 2012. He said that serving on the board of an organization such as NCSSS was an important opportunity for him and the institution.
“It is a true honor to have the opportunity to sere alongside national leaders who are committed to STEM education, student research and shared best practices for innovative learning environments,” Alderdice said.
“Since ASMSA’s founding, the school has played an active role in the debates and discussions of this national consortium. ASMSA strives to be a leader not only in Arkansas but also to ensure that the unique courses, experience and programs developed by our dynamic faculty and staff serve as a model for what education can be on a national and global stage.”
Alderdice was inducted onto the board for a two-year term at the organization’s Professional Conference held Nov. 6-9 in Seattle.