Schools get math, science funds

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Some $25,000 will go to help Alabama and Mississippi schools grow their math and science programs, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding said. The grants of up to $5,000 go toward science, technology, engineering and math projects in middle schools. Schools that received grants are Phillips Preparatory School, Mobile, Ala., and in Mississippi, Magnolia Junior High in Moss Point, Gautier Middle School in Gautier, Hancock Middle School in Hancock County, and North Gulfport Middle School in Gulfport. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 01/28/09)