Oklahoma City, Okla. – (February 28, 2025) – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that four of its seniors have been named 2025 Oklahoma Academic All-Staters by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence (OFE). This prestigious honor recognizes the top 100 public high school seniors from 67 schools across 62 Oklahoma school districts. This year’s OSSM Academic All-State honorees are: Rojina Adhikari (Broken Arrow), Jonathan Hidalgo Rodriguez (Enid), [...]

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Celebrates 17 National Merit Finalists The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that 17 seniors have been named Finalists in the 2025 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. The OSSM students are Rojina A., K'Vion B.,  Thomas B., Julia C., Jonathan H., Lauren I., Alexander J., Joanna L. , Judy L., Catherine M., Jonah N., Anthony P., Karun S., Berkeley U., Taksh V., Jyoshikha V., [...]

Stuart Turner, OSSM Class of 2002, has returned to OSSM as our new Computer Science professor. With more than 19 years of experience in software development and IT operations, Professor Turner brings invaluable expertise to our academic community."I'm honored to take what was given to me in my youth and pass it along to the next generation," he shared.After graduating from OSSM, Professor Turner earned a double major in Computer [...]

OSSM Alum Fast Tracks Engineering Degree Due to Credit TransfersPursuing a degree in Computer Engineering can be a long and daunting process. But for one OSSM graduate, it took only two years to earn his bachelor’s from the University of Oklahoma. He now works as an iOS software developer at Paycom, an Oklahoma City-based company. Loc Vu graduated from OSSM in 2020 and credits his experience with the school’s college-level curriculum [...]

OSSM has hired Covell Lindstrom as its new director of development. In his position, Lindstrom will work with the OSSM Foundation Trustees to educate citizens of Oklahoma about OSSM, develop relationships with prospective friends and donors, and coordinate fund- and friend-raising efforts to benefit the OSSM community. Prior to OSSM, Lindstrom was a grants and donor relations coordinator at Project QUEST in San Antonio, Texas, a nationally recognized non-profit organization that [...]

Ten members of the OSSM class of 2025 participated in the school’s 2024 Investigative Research Scholars Program (IRSP) this year. Over the first three weeks in June, these students worked with research laboratories in Oklahoma City to get hands-on experience for their future profession.  The participating students are Lauren I. (Tulsa), Malavika S. (Edmond), Jyoshikha V. (Bartlesville), Vincent L. (Claremore), Zachary T. (Oklahoma City), Sylvana K. (Stillwater), Anthony P. (Edmond), [...]

Every June, OSSM hosts two summer institutes for middle school teachers: The Sarkeys Foundation Summer Math Institute and the OSSM Summer Science Institute . These five-day learning experiences provide Middle School teachers with knowledge and hands-on experience and take place at the picturesque OSSM campus in Oklahoma City. The goal is to excite them about the upcoming school year through new teaching ideas and techniques. The event features informative lectures and demonstrations, [...]

2024 OSSM Middle School Math Contest Tests and Tests with Answers 6th Grade Test A 6th Grade Test A with Answers 6th Grade Test B 6th Grade Test B with Answers 7th-8th Grade Test A 7th-8th Grade Test A with Answers 7th-8th Grade Test B 7th-8th Grade Test B with Answers

The OSSM community observed the 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8. The temperature dropped and the sky darkened even though OKC is not in the path of totality.The eclipse brought home to students that science is a real-word phenomenon.  " I think it is fair to say it brought home to students that there is much more to science than just the textbook and lecture," said William Underwood, Ph.D., physics [...]

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Offers Free Summer Programs  for Middle and High School Students  Classes Prepare Students for Upcoming School Year, Minimize Learning Loss Registration is now open for OSSM free summer programs for middle and high school students. Co-Sponsored with the Williams Companies of Tulsa, the classes are free, including registration and lunch. “Summer is a great time for family, travel and fun,” said Tony Cornforth, president of OSSM. “Breaks like these [...]

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Celebrates Eight National Merit Finalists The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) celebrates eight seniors who have been named Finalists in the 2024 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. The OSSM students are Christian F. (Owasso), Wesley H. (Mustang), Jacob M.(Edmond), Krish M. (Edmond), Aaron P. (Edmond), Adrian P. (Edmond), Billy Z. (Lawton), and Andrew Z. (Edmond). Selection as National Merit Finalists is based on several factors, [...]

On Wednesday, OSSM celebrated the seniors' Inspiring Teachers at its Teacher Appreciation Day. About 40 teachers came from across the state to see their former students and hear about the impact they made on them. State Senator Adam Pugh spoke at the event, citing the influence of his History and Civics teachers.Traditionally, students come to OSSM as juniors. OSSM recognizes that previous teachers have had a significant impact on these [...]

On Saturday, OSSM hosted the Perri Initiative Program for high school women. The free event gave participants hands-on experience through mock orthopedic practices. OSSM believes introducing career possibilities to its students is vital in preparing a STEM workforce for OK. 

On Saturday, OSSM hosted the Perri Initiative Program for high school women. The free event gave participants hands-on experience through mock orthopedic practices. OSSM believes introducing career possibilities to its students is vital in preparing a STEM workforce for OK.

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics is Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2024-25  Leading Science and Mathematics High School Provides Advanced Education at No Cost for Oklahoma Residents  The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year. Traditionally, students apply as a sophomore to attend OSSM for their junior and senior years. Occasionally, students also apply in their freshman [...]

The OSSM Academic Team has qualified for the Small School National Championship Tournament, which is sponsored by the National Academic Quiz Tournament (NAQT). This status is based on its performance in the regional competition.  Also, Wesley H. was invited to the National Individual Player Tournament based on his individual scores. Both contests will be held in Chicago in April. The team includes K’Vion B., Taavi C., Christian F., Wesley H., Lauren I., Jonah [...]

Under the direction of Dr. Michelle McCargish and Mrs. Sharon Jorski, the students of OSSM are completing community service through a collaborative effort with Mrs. Carolyn Camfield, the first through fourth grade reading teacher at Optima Elementary School in the Panhandle of Oklahoma.  Mrs. Camfield was searching for supplemental literacy instruction resources with her school’s students.  She located numerous sets of resources that provide practice and instruction with phonemic awareness, phonics, [...]

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Sweeps OSU High School Math Contest OSSM students swept the Oklahoma State University (OSU) High School Math Contest, which was held in Stillwater on Oct. 3. Its team of eight students won the team competition. Additionally, OSSM students won the top eight placings in the individual competition.  The OSSM team members are Christian Fidel (Owasso), Harry Huo (Norman), Ojas Lakhotia (Oklahoma City), Krish Mody (Edmond), Nathan [...]

Learn more about OSSM at its Coffee Talk tonight at the Piedmont Library @ 5:30 p.m. Dean of Admissions Jamie Bond will discuss why students should accept the challenge of OSSM's college-level education. To register, email admissions@ossm.edu. #ossmedu #piedmontschools

As a high school student in McAlester, Okla., Mario White was eager to find academic challenge and a broader awareness of different cultures. He found both at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) and is now a circuit court judge in Dane County, Wisconsin. Mario heard about OSSM from his mother. After learning more about the school, he decided to attend and subsequently graduated in 1997. Immediately after, he went [...]

The admissions season for the 2024-25 school year is underway. The application for the residential program is now available. The Preview Day is also coming up soon on Saturday, October 21, at 1:30 p.m.For more information, contact the admissions office at admissions@ossm.edu or call 405-522-7802.

OSSM announced that nine of its 46 seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship program.  The OSSM students are Christian F. (Owasso), Wesley H. (Mustang), Jacob M. (Edmond), Krish M. (Edmond), Aaron P. (Edmond), Adrian P. (Edmond), Andrew Z. (Stillwater), Billy Z. (Lawton) and Andrew Z. (Edmond). Not in the photograph: Jacob M. and Andrew Z. Selection as National Merit Semifinalists is based on performance on [...]

OSSM parents and family are invited to spend a day in the lives of their students. The in-person event starts in the Manning Academic Center as 12:30 p.m. Following a brief presentation, guests will attend classes based on their students' schedules. The event will conclude with a presentation on college counseling.For more information, contact Elizabeth Jacoby at Elizabeth.Jacoby@ossm.edu. 

OSSM has been ranked the no. 8 public high school in the nation, according to 24/7 Wallstreet. The school was also written up by a radio station in Lawton, 94Z. Read the full article here.

Congratulations to new OSSM juniors Cait P. (Oklahoma City) and Krishen R. (Edmond) for being named to two of 18 spots for the Youth Council of Oklahoma City. They were chosen from among an estimated 100 applicants to serve on this prestigious committee.As part of the Youth Council of OKC, Cait and Krishen serve as liaisons for the city, peers and their wards. Cait represents Ward 2 and Krishen, Ward [...]

The OSSM 34th Annual Convocation was held Sunday to welcome students to campus. OSSM greeted 50 new juniors and its returning seniors for the 2023-24 school year.At the event, OSSM alumna Cherie Herren, M.D., challenged students to remember why they are qualified to be at the state's no. 1 publicly funded high school. She also inspired them by sharing stories of her time at the school."In addition to being a [...]

Welcome to the 2023-24 OSSM School Year Welcome to the OSSM New Faces: Talita DeNegri, Executive Assistant Michael Sloyka, Ph.D., Humanities Lauren Vela and Jackie Tilkens Admissions Professors returned to the OSSM residential campus on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. The day began with an important message from President Cornforth about radiating excellence in everything OSSM does. Students return on Sunday, Aug. 13, for Convocation, and classes [...]

Alumna: Jessie Oehrlein Jessie Oehrlein came to OSSM with the goal of becoming a mechanical engineer. During her time at OSSM, though, others, including Dr. Chris Shrock, professor of Western Civilization at the time, planted seeds in her mind that her passion was teaching. This was due in large part to the fact that many OSSM classmates came to her for informal help across a variety of subjects. Today, that prophecy held [...]

Congratulations to the OSSM TEAM+S students (Andrew, Aaron, Krish and Billy.) They placed third in the presentation category of the national TEAMS competition that was held last weekend in Louisville, KY. In February, they won the Oklahoma state championship, which allowed them to move to the national contest. The competition hosted teams from across the United States that scored in the top 20 percent in the regional competitions.  "TEAMS has [...]

OSSM’s Investigative Research Scholars Program (IRSP) Provides  Hands-On Experience for Students Through Program, High School Students Participate in Real-Life Research Six rising seniors at OSSM participated in the school’s 2023 Investigative Research Scholars Program (IRSP) this year. Over the past three weeks, these students worked with research laboratories and companies throughout Oklahoma City to get hands-on experience for their future profession.  Participating institutions include the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), the University [...]

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics will host a series of free one-day math workshops for middle school students throughout the state of Oklahoma. Created for students entering grades six through nine in fall of 2023, the goal is to help them learn math concepts in a fun, interactive environment. Students will play logic and math games taught by OSSM Professor Frank Wang, Ph.D. "Students who attended these workshops last [...]

Sara Marie Bodenstein is a member of the OSSM Class of 1994. Despite her father working for the school (Charles Dillard), she wasn’t initially interested in being a student but agreed to go with a friend on a campus tour. It was then the tables turned. Sara Marie became greatly interested in attending, especially because of the labs and the hands-on experience they provide. Her friend, however, did not. Today, following [...]

The OSSM Board of Trustees has named Tony Cornforth as the school’s new president. He was unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees, and his term began on June 1. He follows Edna McDuffie Manning, Ed.D., the founding president who served as the interim president for the past year.  As only the third president in the school’s 30-year history, Professor Cornforth has worked with OSSM for more than 20 years. An [...]

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM), seeks to fill the position of Residence Hall Supervisor.OSSM is a residential high school for students in 11th and 12th grades with an interest in science and mathematics. The residence hall supervisor lives in on-campus housing year-round and is involved in all aspects of student residence life.Summary of Job Functions:Serve as the primary coordinator for day-to-day operations of the residence hall.Resolve minor [...]

The OSSM Class of 2023 celebrated their commencement at the State Capitol on Saturday.During the event, OSSM alumni Matthew and Natasha Bray (CO 1995) inspired the students with the story of their journey. Student Janice Ku and Jimmy Nguyen also addressed the students.Congratulations to the 44 graduates who were accepted by 75 colleges and universities and earned $4.5 million in merit scholarships. #classof2023 #graduation #ossmstudents

Ten students from all OSSM programs, which include the residential, regional and virtual, were recipients of the prestigious 2023 Academic All-State Awards. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, the award recognizes the top 100 high school seniors from across the state. Each recipient receives a $1,500 cash award. Congrats to Charlie L., Amanda D., Sarvesh R. from the residential program. Reed T. and Robby B. from the Tahlequah/Stilwell Regional Center; [...]

Summer @ OSSMSummer is a busy time at OSSM with events and activities for both students and teachers.  Please review the listing on the right and click those that apply. Contacts for each event are below: One-Day Math Workshops for Middle School Students: Dan Vossen. Dan.Vossen@ossm.eduSummer Institutes for Middle School Teachers:  Math--Sara Marie Bodenstein. Sara.Bodenstein@ossm.edu  Science--Mark Li, Ph.D. Mark.Li@ossm.eduOne-Day Science Workshops for High School Students: Dan Vossen. Dan Vossen@ossm.eduHigh School Student [...]

The OSSM Chemistry department  has added a sophisticated, state-of-the-art Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument at the Samson Science and Discovery Center. The implementation of benchtop NMR analytical instrument will substantially empower the school's organic chemistry laboratory teaching and research curriculum. It also augments the department's Infrared Spectroscopic.   The NMR tool is a  transformative laboratory tool that allows students to  identify structures of products and deduce unknown reaction components.   The OSSM Chemistry [...]

OSSM Opens Admissions for 2023-24 School Year The OSSM Admission season is in full gear as the school seeks to enroll its Class of 2025.  The application will be available here in January. The deadline to return the complete packet is March 17. Application Requirements How to Apply When to Apply

Student health and well-being is a top priority for the OSSM. Over the past summer, Dr. Manning and Dr. Richards worked with the OU College of Nursing to create an on-site nursing service. The nurse would provide students with general medical services and help them identify options that provide the lowest level of disruption to their education."Being in a residential setting can be difficult for students who haven't been away [...]

The OSSM 2022-23 school year begins with Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 14. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 15. The calendar for the school year is now available. 2022-23 Calendar

Skills Learned at OSSM Prove Effective in Career  Finding a healthy alternative to sugary drinks is everyone’s hope, but for one OSSM alumni, it’s a career. As a manager for DuPont, Collin Martin, Class of 2001, is working hard to achieve that goal and is utilizing the life skills learned during his time at OSSM to do so. Collin is the research and development (R&D) manager of DuPont’s Water Solutions business, a position he has held for more than two years. Headquartered in Wilmington, [...]

On Friday, June 17, members of OSSM Class of 1992 returned to campus to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first graduating class o the school. Festivities included campus tours, especially of the dorms since those didn't exist during their tenure at the school. The class also donated a memorial garden to the School and held a stargazing event up near the science building with telescopes provided by the Oklahoma [...]

Students and the OSSM Parents' Association honored Dr. Frank Wang on Monday, May 16, by planting a magnolia tree on campus. Linh Nguyen, association vice president, compared Dr. Wang to the main character in the book, The Giving Tree, who joyfully gives of itself to others--a perfect portrayal of Dr. Wang's generosity.Dr. Wang is retiring from his position as president at the end of June. He intends to remain on [...]

Dr. Wang has honored on Monday, May 16, for his service to the school. He will retire his role as president at the end of June, although he plans to remain on campus as a teacher.The magnolia tree was given to the school by the Parents' Association and planted immediately behind the Einstein statue. A plaque will be placed by the tree soon.Please join us for Dr. Wang's party on [...]

Miranda Due, a member of the Class of 2011, has one of today's most enviable jobs in technology—video game producer with Treyarch/Activision working on the popular series, Call of Duty. She credits her success to skills she learned at OSSM—the ability and confidence to try new and challenging projects. As a youth, Miranda discovered OSSM through the internet and was intrigued by the idea of attending a boarding school. Being an [...]

Student ExpectationsA student should only apply for a mentorship out of a sincere interest in a specific subject area. If you are not sure if you are a good fit for a mentorship or what subject area you are interested in, please discuss this with the mentorship director before submitting an application.  The student is responsible for making sure the mentorship application and all paperwork is submitted to the mentorship director [...]

2021 Board Meeting Minutes April 21 Meeting

A member of the Class of 2010, Mr. O'Connor is the co-founder of Curbside Enterprises. He is listed on Forbes' List of 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category. He is committed to helping others and launched the publication Curbside Chronicle as a college student at Vanderbilt. The Chronicle is partially written and completely sold by individuals experiencing homelessness and provides a source of income as well as a [...]

Skills Learned at OSSM Prove Effective in Career   Finding a healthy alternative to sugary drinks is everyone’s hope, but for one OSSM alumni, it’s a career. As a manager for DuPont, Collin Martin, Class of 2001, is working hard to achieve that goal and is utilizing the life skills learned during his time at OSSM to do so.  Collin is the research and development (R&D) manager of DuPont’s Water Solutions [...]

Due to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions the Admission Open House scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5, in Tulsa is canceled. We hope you can join us for the Sneak Peek on Saturday, April 2. Watch for more details.

Congratulations to OSSM's robotics team, CADfish. They hosted 22 teams for a competition on Sunday and placed 4th in the Oklahoma West League (out of 25). Their win-loss record is 7-3. The team is Mark H., Jay R., Dr. Underwood, Sourish P. Jimmy N., and Serena D.Congratulations to OSSM's robotics team, CADfish. They hosted 22 teams for a competition on Sunday and placed 4th in the Oklahoma West League (out [...]

OSSM has decided to postpone the start of classes to Tuesday, January 18. This will not impact the academic program, and all other dates remain the same, including spring break and graduation. Students can move into the residence hall on Monday, January 17, between 3 and 7:30 p.m. For questions regarding move-in, please contact Mr. Triplett at jonathan.triplett@ossm.edu.As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community and students return to campus, [...]

Every year Forbes magazine publishes its annual 30 Under 30 list, which identifies young leaders from 20 different industries who possess unique influence and leverage it for entrepreneurial or social growth. This year’s group of 600 incorporates the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders and stars, including two of OSSM’s own: Whitley O’Connor and Caleb Lareau. A member of the Class of 2010, Whitley is the co-founder of Curbside Enterprises. He is listed on Forbes’ List of 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category.  Having grown up in a low-income [...]

Dr. Noor Jihan Abdul-Haqq is a board certified pediatrician from Oklahoma City, Okla. She's a proud class of 2000 graduate of the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics. She graduated from Spelman College with honors with a degree in Biochemistry. Her medical school and residency training were completed through Morehouse School of Medicine where she was active with various medical organizations. She has done medical work in Barbados, Dominican Republic and [...]

OSSM's Board of Trustees has begun its search for the school’s next president. This search follows President Dr. Frank Wang’s announcement in June that he will retire at the end of the current academic year. OSSM Board of Trustees Member and Class of 1993 Graduate Geoffrey Simpson will chair the search committee. Other members of the committee are: Dan Little, Chairman, OSSM Board of Trustees Ann Hargis, Awesome Friends of OSSM Dr. Tom Deighan, [...]

American Mathematics Competition Outreach DatesWe are pleased to announce that we are offering the following competitions for community students to participate in: AMC 8, AMC 10 B, and AMC 12 B. Click on the link to register your student.  When the contest date gets closer, you will receive additional information at the email you provide in your registration. The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) is the entrance competition for the International Math Olympiad. AMC [...]

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics Named Best Public and STEM High School in Oklahoma by Niche  Leading STEM School Also Ranks #20 of 19,984 in Nation  OKLAHOMA CITY – Sept. 23, 2021 – The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today it was named 2022 Best Public High School and Best STEM School in Oklahoma by Niche. Rankings are based on school statistics and the opinions of students and parents. Additionally, OSSM is ranked #20 out of 19,984 high schools in the nation, placing OSSM in the top one-tenth [...]

Oklahoma City -- (Sept. 15, 2021) -- The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) announced today that nine seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2022 Competition for National Merit Scholarships. Additionally, one student from its regional center in Okmulgee, Okla., was named a semifinalist.The OSSM students are: Jane Gou (Stillwater), Sehee Kim (Enid), Bernardo Liu (Oklahoma City), Logan Rhyne (Fort Gibson), Oviya Selvakumar (Edmond), Simren Shah (Edmond), Pundit Vorakitolan (Norman), Andrew Youn (Edmond), and David Zheng (Norman).   Skyler [...]

Parents' Day is a tradition at OSSM that gives parents a glimpse into their students' lives at the school. The 2021 event has changed from an in-person meeting to virtual. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. It begins with a welcome and introduction from Brent Richards, vice president of academic services, and ends with a wrap-up with President Wang. Please view schedule on the [...]

OSSM Students at Science Museum Sculpture Unveiling by Anusha F. Dr. Wang, accompanied by OSSM students, was invited by Science Museum Oklahoma for the unveiling of 'Finity,' a reflective geometric sculpture created by artist Tom Shannon. The sculpture was created in memory of philanthropist John Kirkpatrick.  When asked the inspiration behind the geometric construction, Shannon said, "It’s a sculpture made of shapes that have existed throughout eternity, and that's what [...]

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt addressed the OSSM community on August 15 at its annual Convocation, the official start of the 2021-22 school year. Emphasizing leadership and innovation, the Governor encouraged students to follow their dreams and cited his own seemingly far-fetched dream as a college student to become the governor of Oklahoma. His remarks encouraged the students to make this school year their best. "The 2021 convocation made me proud [...]

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt will address the OSSM faculty, students, staff and parents at the annual Convocation on Sunday, Aug. 15. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. in the school gymnasium. To accommodate social distancing, we request that students limit guests to immediate family only.

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) completed its 2022 Investigative Research Scholars Program (IRSP) last week. Over the past three weeks, nearly 20 OSSM students worked with research laboratories throughout the Oklahoma City metro to get hands-on experience in their chosen field. Participating institutions included the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), and Oklahoma State University. Students conducted research in the areas of pharmaceutical sciences, physics and astronomy, genes and human [...]

OSSM Science Bowl Team Featured on DOE's website OSSM's Science Bowl team won the regional competition and is now being featured on the Department of Energy's website. Read the full story here.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., May 11, 2021--Congresswoman Stephanie Bice congratulated the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics' National Science Bowl team on Tuesday morning. Held on Zoom, she wished the team of five students best of luck as they wait to hear if they qualified for the Virtual Elimination Tournament to be held on Saturday, May 22. Virtual preliminary rounds were held Monday, May 10. OSSM's team of five students qualified [...]

On Wednesday, April 28, a group of OSSM students visited the local Ronald McDonald House to tour the facility and to provide them with about $800 they raised for the charity. This amount is the largest donation by a group the organization has received to date. Led by Bogan Garcia, a senior at OSSM, a group of students wanted to show  that even in trying times the opportunity exists to manifest positive change in  the world. [...]

When NASA was designing the first flying machine to attempt flight to another planet, they looked to the open source community of drone and helicopter designers for a starting point. Among the parts that NASA needed was a LIDAR altimeter, a device that uses a laser to learn about the topography, or the shape of the surface, of a planet. They found that part at SparkFun, an online supplier of electronics parts that does just as much for [...]

Corey Schneberger, a '99 alum now living in OKC as an engineer with Chesapeake Energy, grew up in Rocky, a Western Oklahoma small town, and attended Sentinel School prior to OSSM.  The challenge and opportunity that OSSM offered interested him, so he applied and was accepted into the Class of 1999.    Following OSSM, he attended Oklahoma State University and earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He then went into the US Navy nuclear propulsion program. After earning [...]

Dr. Brent Richards is the Vice President of Academics at OSSM!  A proud member of the OSSM Class of 1996, Dr. Richards has been part of our community since 2008, starting as a professor of Biology. In addition to teaching, Dr. Richards has made a huge impact in roles such as Director of the Student Mentorship Program, guiding students to integrate real-world work experience with their academic studies. He also manages [...]

The year 2020 has been unique, with school and business closures due to the pandemic; however, many OSSM alumni have been on the front lines of the war with COVID-19. One of these is Rhiju Das, professor of Biophysics at Stanford University in California and a member of OSSM’s class of 1995.    In his efforts to stop this disease, Dr. Das is leading a cutting edge lab in which he has been working on a [...]

Mentorship Leads to Life Passion of ResearchAlexandria (Katie) Maurer (Class of 2007) knew from a very young age she wanted to be a doctor. But it wasn't until her OSSM mentorship at the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Institute (OUHSC) that she learned she could be both a medical doctor and a researcher.“One of the most unique opportunities I had at OSSM is the mentorship program, an immersive experience working [...]

OSSM Parents: Please join us for Parents' Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The virtual event will feature guest speakers and an opportunity to meet your student's teachers. Watch for more information soon.

Congratulations to Hayyan for being appointed to the Oklahoma City Youth Council. He is one of two at-large members and will have the opportunity to learn about municipal governments and address issues affecting OKC's youth. OSSM is proud of you!

Doctors all over the world are caring for the sick, both those with COVID-19 and patients with different conditions. OSSM salutes all professionals on the front lines of this war with an invisible enemy and congratulates our alumni on using their skills and talents to advance the health of others. Here are some of their stories: Sunil A., Class of '97, is providing palliative care inpatient consultation at Multicare Auburn [...]

Seniors Selected from Nearly 500 Applicants Two OSSM seniors are finalists in the 2020 Academic All-Stars program selected by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. These students are Helen Dai and Xinyi (Cindy) Li, both from Stillwater, Okla. "Being recognized as an Academic All-Stater is one of the highest honors an Oklahoma student can achieve.  Both of these students not only perform exceptionally in the classroom but are also model young [...]

In keeping with the new national, state and local shelter-in-place directives, OSSM has decided to continue with remote teaching until April 30. As you know, this situation continues to evolve, so that date is subject to change. Please frequently check your emails and OSSM social media for updates.

As the leader in STEM education in Oklahoma, OSSM is leading the charge to help all students continue their math education remotely. To assist students and parents throughout the state, President Frank Wang, Ph.D., is creating an online curriculum for any Oklahoma student to use. His goal is to create interesting and fun ways to teach the math behind the study of epidemics.  Dr. Wang will begin with the concept [...]

March 20, 2020 Dear Parents and Students: Our present plan is this:  We will start remote instruction on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Today, those familiar with the tools of remote instruction conducted training sessions for some of our faculty on delivering instruction remotely with demonstrations of how to use Microsoft Teams, Open Broadcaster, AWW App, and of how to film a lecture at the whiteboard and upload the footage to [...]

Alexandria (Katie) Maurer (Class of 2007) knew from a very young age she wanted to be a doctor. But it wasn't until her OSSM mentorship at the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Institute (OUHSC) that she learned she could be both a medical doctor and a researcher. "One of the most unique opportunities I had at OSSM is the mentorship program, an immersive experience working in a real science lab," [...]

This listing is for informational purposes only. Its intent is to show the typical types and variety of classes offered. BiologyAn Introduction to the Human Body in Health and Disease - Mark Li, Ph.D.This course provides an introduction to human biology and the science of medicine. Students explore the intricate anatomical and physiological mechanisms underlying normal human function in different organ systems, and homeostatic imbalances that cause diseases. For example, in [...]

Because of its stated mission, OSSM students typically pursue a career in science or math. That doesn't mean traditional humanities classes can't also incorporate scientific training. For example Dr. McCargish teachers students how to engineer essays. Working in small groups students begin the process of building an essay by examining the prompt and a sample thesis statement and reviewing their course materials to find evidence related to the prompt. Once [...]

Because its a boarding school, OSSM students don't get a traditional "snow day." That doesn't mean they don't enjoy the snow, though, and that's exactly what they did on Wednesday. Classes were still in session, but the students found time to be outdoors sledding, snowball fights and snowman making. Thank you to the OSSM maintenance team for their hard work.

OSSM students Michael D., Rohan R. and Sophie H. took first, second and third at the Oklahoma Brain Bee on Saturday. The event is hosted by the OK Center for Neuroscience. Rahool B., Anika B., Quyen C. Adarsh K., Evelyn W. and Youngseo Y. also represented OSSM. The winners will now move on to the championship match to be held March 27-29 in Rootstown, Ohio. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) National Science Bowl (NSB) team won the regional competition for the 2020 National Science Bowl on Saturday, Jan. 25. The team will now advance to compete in the NSB Finals this spring in Washington D.C. The NSB is a nationwide academic competition that tests students' knowledge in all areas of science. Competing teams from diverse backgrounds are composed of four students, one [...]