The Math Mentoring Program was created to inspire and encourage all students, especially
young women, to continue their study of mathematics and science, and to learn about careers in which
mathematics and science play a role.
The program links local female professionals from mathematics-related fields with a group
of 2 to 3 8th grade girls. Our main objective is to encourage girls who have an interest
in mathematics to "stay on the math path". The reason we focus on 8th grade is because
that is right before the girls get into high school and we want to encourage them to take
the harder and more challenging math classes.
Through the monthly interactions during the second semester of the school year, the girls
learn about their mentor's job, career, and lifestyle.
Calling all 8th grade female students! We need your participation in the 2024-2025 school year!! Please fill out an
application (Spanish version
here) Applications are due October 16, 2024. Have a look
at the brochure.
WAM is in the process of planning a 2024-2025 program. Stay tuned for more information!
Dr Laura Smith, WAM's Co-founder and Coordinator of the Durham Mathematics Mentoring Program
passed away August 4th, 2022. We will miss her greatly! Click here for
information on how to donate to WAM in Laura's name.
Congratulations to Chelsea Fulmore! She is The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center 8/14/2018 Volunteer of the Week!
Congratulations to Kirsten Overdahl! WAM's 2018 Mentor of the Year!
WAM won STEM Youth-serving organization of the Year in the 2017 STEMmy Awards presented by US2020 RTP!!
Watch the WAM 20th Anniversary Video!
Durham Mayor William "Bill" Bell declares April 29, 2017 "Women and Math Mentoring Day"!
DPS 8th graders interested in Early College, check out this page!
If you are looking for a school absence permission slip, look no farther! DPS Permission Form
Chantal Shafroth, WAM's Co-founder and Coordinator of the Durham Mathematics Mentoring Program
passed away April 7th, 2012. We will miss her greatly! Click here for
information on how to donate to WAM in Chantal's name.