Welcome
The Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program is an intense academic program that provides motivated students an outstanding opportunity to begin university mathematics studies before graduating high school. The program is designed to provide a successful university experience for Arizona high school students who have limited exposure to higher education opportunities in STEM to enhance their prospects for future academic success.
The JBMSHP Resource Center will be open for limited capacity Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
JBMSHP Alumni Nonso Okonkw Community-Builder, Leader, and Innovator
We're proud to spotlight Chukwunonso (Nonso) Okonkwo, a former team member and program participant whose leadership and community-building efforts earned her multiple awards at ASU. She now begins an exciting new chapter in Chicago with McDonald’s global technology rotational program. Read her story in ASU News!
JBMSHP’s staff Katarina Fenner Earns Dean’s Medal
We proudly recognize Katarina Fenner, a Dean’s Medalist and former Joaquin Bustoz Math-Science Honors Program tutor, who will return this summer as a class supervisor. Graduating summa cum laude in mathematics, she will begin her PhD in mathematics education at ASU this fall.
JBMSHP alumna awarded the 2025 Bustoz Memorial Mathematics Scholarship
Coree Palmer was awarded the 2025 Joaquin Bustoz Memorial Mathematics Scholarship at the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SoMSS) awards ceremony.
JBMSHP students attend “Wicked”
Students attended a showing of the Broadway hit at ASU Gammage Auditorium
JBMSHP featured on ASU News
The JBMSHP is one of six STEM PUSH pre-college STEM programs that have earned first-of-its-kind accreditation from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).
JBMSHP presented with award at the AMS Joint Mathematics Meeting
JBMSHP was honored with the 2025 Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference.
APS Foundation awards grant to the JBMSHP
The JBMSHP received a $40k grant to support STEM and retention activities.
The JBMSHP is the recipient of the 2025 Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference from the American Mathematical Society (AMS).
This award recognizes outstanding programs that have successfully addressed the issues of underrepresented groups in mathematics.
JBMSHP staff attend the STEM PUSH Network convening
The staff worked with pre-college STEM programs nationwide to increase equity in STEM.
The JBMSHP hosts 4th annual alumni mixer
JBMSHP alumni reconnected with friends and networked with other alumni at the September 28, 2024 event.
JBMSHP receives Middle States Association accreditation
The JBMSHP is one of six STEM PUSH pre-college STEM programs that have earned first-of its kind accreditation from Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS).
JBMSHP students successfully complete the summer program
82 students participated in the 2024 JBMSHP this summer.
