MIKKELSON LLC
PALM CITY, FL

As the world continues to be more competitive and technically complex, knowledge and understanding of fundamental mathematics and science, and their application to the solution of real world problems is increasingly important. There is significant evidence and concern that the American education system is falling behind the rest of the world, especially in the areas of science and mathematics. The Mikkelson Foundation, The Mikkelson Education Fund, and The Mikkelson Mathematics and Science Teachers Scholarship Fund were established to improve scientific and technical education by providing support for teachers and organizations involved in science and mathematics education, and for students studying science, engineering, and mathematics. We believe that an important element for improving the level of science and mathematics understanding is to generate in students the desire to learn and understand the technical principles of how things work. We feel that increased interest in science can be encouraged by knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers who can make the subject matter relevant and understandable. We wish to identify such teachers and provide them with opportunities to renew or advance their knowledge and enthusiasm. Our interest is in preparing students for success in technical fields that require a strong understanding of and competence in advanced mathematics and science. Our focus is on the improvement of the teachers' academic and technical skills with hands-on learning experiences in science and mathematics. We provide scholarships for highly qualified students studying science, mathematics, and engineering. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years of study at accredited colleges and universities.