The mission of the Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy is to improve the quality of mathematics and science teaching and learning in the schools of Central Florida by providing leadership efforts to:

• strengthen the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics and science education
• create a network of school-based leadership in mathematics and science education
• develop a strong infrastructure of cohorts focusing on long-term impact
• increase the number of students who enter high school and choose to enroll in mathematics and science courses which will prepare them for careers in mathematics, science, and technology fields.