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The Math Mentoring Program was created to inspire and encourage all students, especially young women, to continue their study of mathematics, and to learn about careers in which mathematics plays 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.

News!
  • Check the Calendar for event details, and the forms/activities page if you're missing any paperwork.
  • Newsletter - the answers to the math problems are posted here
  • WAM in the Daily Tar Heel Paper! Check out the article about the " Genes in a Bottle" lab! (archived page 1 and page 2)
  • WAM in the Raleigh News and Observer! Check out the nice article about our ladies!
  • Our Toy Challenge 05-06 Team was featured on NBC17! Also check them out in the Triangle Business Journal- 5 WAM students and 3 mentors were involved in this awesome team! (archived article page 1, page 2)
    • The Math Mentoring Program is funded by GlaxoSmithKline Inc., the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Association, Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Blue Morning Expressions, and North Carolina Central University and administered in conjunction with the North Carolina Chapter of the Women And Mathematics Network.