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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.
Applications for the 2026 JBMSHP summer program are now open
Students can experience college, earn credits, and jump-start their STEM journey at ASU.
ASU program celebrates 40 years of supporting high school STEM students
The JBMSHP combines rigorous academics with a deep sense of community and belonging
JBMSHP celebrates 40th anniversary
Alumni, staff, and special guests gathered to honor the enduring legacy of the JBMSHP
JBMSHP staff attend the STEM PUSH Network convening
The JBMSHP joins other pre-college STEM programs to increase the number of students in STEM.
Alumni attend the JBMSHP high school student event
Students learned about STEM majors from JBMSHP alumni at ASU
JBMSHP completes its 40th summer program
85 students successfully participated in the 2025 summer JBMSHP.
APS Foundation awards grant to the JBMSHP
The JBMSHP received over $70k to support STEM and retention activities.
JBMSHP Alumni Nonso Okonkwo, 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 presented with award at the AMS Joint Mathematics Meeting
JBMSHP was honored with the 2025 Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference.
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.
