Brown University, Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics

GirlsGetMath@ICERM invites 20-25 students to explore the mathematical sciences in an open and encouraging setting. Hands-on activities, interactive lectures, and daily computer labs are led by accomplished professional faculty who are enthusiastic about serving as scientific mentors and discussing a variety of careers that utilize a mathematical background. Potential topics include cryptography, the mathematics of voting, image processing, prime numbers and factoring, and fractals.

to show high schoolers that the study of mathematics can be exciting, beautiful, and useful
to build confidence in students' mathematical knowledge through engaging and expert mathematical instruction
to provide an affirming environment that introduces high schoolers to a variety of career opportunities in which sophisticated mathematical ability plays a key role
to emphasize the strategic role mathematics plays for success in STEM careers
to provide the participants with a support group and expert mentors who are successful undergraduate, graduate students, and professionals from the STEM workforce
to have a positive influence on the way girls view their mathematical interest and ability

Instructors:

The faculty organizers (Amalia Culiuc/Amherst College, Katharine Ott/Bates College, and Ulrica Wilson/Morehouse College), will be joined by undergraduate and graduate students who will serve as teaching fellows in the program. Two GirlsGetMath alumni** will be chosen to assist during the program as well.

Location:

The program will take place at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM) on the Brown University campus.

Students must not have attended a previous GirlsGetMath@ICERM program (unless they are applying to be an alumni intern -- see below)
Students must be entering the 10th or 11th grade in the fall of 2023
Students must live in or near the greater Providence, RI area
Students must ask one math teacher to submit a letter of reference

You will need to create an on-line MathPrograms cover sheet, answer a series of brief questions, and hit the "Apply" button. You can edit your application up until the deadline. On the cover sheet, where it says "Reference #1", please enter your reference writer's name, email, and affiliation (school). IMPORTANT: Next to your reference's name, click on the box that says "email notify writer on submit"; this will generate an automated email asking your reference writer to submit a letter on your behalf through MathPrograms. Your reference writer should be a current or recent math teacher.