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The Women and Math Mentoring Program is always seeking for new mentors. We are looking for professional women from the Triangle area who have careers in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, or other math-related fields. This is a great mentoring program and if you decide to participate you will find the experience quite rewarding! We are not math tutors!! If you would like to become a Math Mentor or if you have any additional questions, please complete the Mentor Application Form and send it to applications@womenandmathmentoring.org

NC Women and Mathematics Program

The Women and Math Mentoring Program was created to inspire and encourage young women to continue their study of mathematics, and to learn about careers in which mathematics plays a key role.

The Program links small groups of two to three 8th-grade girls with local female professionals pursuing mathematics-related careers.

Through monthly interactions during the spring semester of the school year, the girls learn about their mentor's job, career and lifestyle.

Objectives

The Women and Math Mentoring Program's objectives are to:

• Expand students' awareness of mathematics and science related careers.
• Increase students' self-confidence in mathematics.
• Develop students' appreciation for mathematics.
• Encourage students to take challenging mathematics courses in high school and to participate in summer enrichment programs in science and mathematics.
• Develop students' skills in communicating and collaborating.
• Foster knowledge-sharing relationships between adult women and young women with common interests.

Program Activities

Students and mentors may participate in the following activities:

• Program Kick-Off Night, where mentors meet students and their parents and learn about the upcoming program activities.
• A visit to the mentor's workplace, followed by lunch or a snack.
• Math and Computer Science Career Awareness Day (aka Marjorie Lee Browne Day), for students and mentors includes a keynote speech, workshops conducted by women employed in math-related careers in the Triangle, a mentor coffee hour, panel discussions by mentors on careers, lunch, and a math competition with prizes.
• Informal mentor-student discussions on future mathematics coursework, summer enrichment programs, and possible careers.
• Field trips to mathematics-related places of interest such as The Virtual Reality Lab at UNC-CH, the Primate Center in Durham, or the annual Engineering Fair.
• A mentor-guided group scrapbooking project involving mathematics, science, and/or computer science.
• A concluding event at NCCU, M³: Mentoring Madness in May, for students, mentors, and parents. Students share their mentoring experiences and projects with the whole group. The finale is a big game and puzzle competition with prizes for the winning teams!

General Timeline

(See the Calendar for specific dates times and places)

Program Planning

Program planning is done by the Women and Math Mentoring Coordinating Team, which is led by Director Tina Ewing is made up of women in math-related professions who have been mentoring in the program for several years. The Coordinating Team is responsible for:

• Maintaining the relationship with school administrators. Under the supervision of the Durham County Schools Program Specialists, mathematics teachers and chairs will be asked to nominate six 8th-grade girls from each middle school. Students' interest and enthusiasm for mathematics and science will be the basis for selection.
• Recruiting mentors and organizing Mentor Orientation. Mentor Orientation will take place on a Saturday morning in November. Mentors will be given training and materials. Using the students' application forms, they will choose two or three students from the same school. Orientation will end with the formation of Mentor Groups, which link up new mentors with experienced mentors, providing a peer support system.
• Organizing Program Kick-Off Night, Marjorie Lee Browne Day, and M³: Mentoring Madness in May

SIGN ME UP!

Any woman interested in being a math mentor for this school year is welcome to fill out the Mentor Application Form and contact the Program Director or coordinator for durham county. (See contacts page)