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 connects local female professionals from mathematics-related fields with two to three 8th-grade girls. Our main objective is to encourage girls who have an interest in mathematics to "stay on the math path." We focus on 8th grade 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.
During the second semester of the school year, the girls learn about their mentor's job, career, and lifestyle through monthly interactions.