Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Sciences

Collaboration with Faculty
KAMS students will join departmental research teams in the spring of their junior year and work as part of a team during their senior year in collaboration with a faculty mentor. The student and mentor will work together to determine each student’s research project. Students will present their research during the FHSU Research and Creativity Week, a showcase for undergraduate research. Students will also submit their independent research to the Kansas Junior Academy of Sciences for recognition.

Collaboration with the Business Community
As part of the required colloquia course each semester, students will interact with national and state business and scientific leaders, successful alumni from Kansas institutions, and major Kansas employers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. These opportunities will help students make decisions about academic majors and expose them to the wide variety of career opportunities available in Kansas. In turn, businesses will be encouraged to find opportunities to mentor and recruit KAMS students through on-site field trips, special programs and summer internship opportunities.

Collaboration with Kansas Regents’ Universities
KAMS will actively seek collaboration with other Regents’ universities to expose students to top-notch academic programs and scholars within the State of Kansas. During their first year, KAMS students will participate in colloquia presentations by leading faculty from Regents’ institutions. During their second year, students will travel to the Regents’ universities for college visitations in addition to attending colloquia presentations. KAMS staff will organize these visits and work with students to complete college applications and appropriate ACT/SAT testing.

Collaboration with KSDE and K-12 Leaders
As plans continue to be finalized, KAMS staff will gain curriculum approval from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). KAMS staff will actively seek input in developing and refining the curriculum from superintendents, building administrators, teachers and counselors from around the state to ensure the program best meets the academic and developmental needs of Kansas students.