Where Bright Minds Belong: Help Shape the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
What if one math class could change the course of a life?
Give now—and help build the future one brilliant mind at a time
At Project MEGSSS, we have seen it happen again and again—for over 40 years. Hidden inside classrooms across St. Louis are students who think differently, ask deeper questions, and hunger for challenge. Many of them are bored, overlooked, or misunderstood in a traditional math class. That is where we come in.
Founded in 1980 as a spin-off of a St. Louis educational research lab, Project MEGSSS offers advanced mathematics programming for highly-talented students in grades 6 through 8. Our curriculum, Elements of Mathematics, was built specifically for students who are ready for more—not just more math, but richer math, deeper thinking, and connection to a future in STEM.
We have tested over 5,000 students and taught more than 3,500 of them—many who now credit MEGSSS as the spark that launched their careers in science, engineering, medicine, and mathematics. In fact, 70% of our alumni who responded to a recent survey have earned STEM degrees. These are the innovators and problem-solvers of tomorrow—and it all started with a class that finally fit.
We are proud to welcome students from all types of schools—public, private, parochial, and homeschool—and from a wide diversity of backgrounds. Our classrooms reflect the real world, and our programs honor the brilliance that can come from any zip code. We also offer financial assistance to ensure that cost is never a barrier to learning. From need-based aid to targeted support for families eligible for the federal lunch program, we keep MEGSSS affordable and accessible.
Today, we are expanding to meet growing demand. Our MathJam and LOGIC summer campa and AMC 8 competition open the doors to even more students. We are adding new bootcamps, online learning options, and programs that reach rural and underserved communities.
But we cannot do it without you.
Today on Give STL Day, your gift will help us:
Reach more high-potential students with placement testing and enrichment programs
Expand MathJam & LOGIC Summer Camps and contest prep to new schools and communities
Provide critical financial aid so every qualified student can participate
Support part-time staff and instructors who deliver extraordinary experiences on a modest budget
If every MEGSSS alum, parent, and supporter gave, we could open the door for the next generation of math thinkers. Will you join us?
Give now—and help build the future one brilliant mind at a time