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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 science, and to learn about careers in which mathematics and science play a role.

The program links local professionals from mathematics-related fields with a group of 2 to 3, 8th grade students. Our main objective is to encourage students 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 students 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 students learn about their mentor's job, career, and lifestyle.

News!
  • Join us! Fill out a mentor application online!! Applications are due October 14, 2026.
  • Calling all 8th grade students! We need your participation in the 2026-2027 school year!! Please fill out an application (Spanish version here) Applications are due October 28, 2026. Have a look at the brochure.
  • WAM is in the process of planning a 2026-2027 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
  • Check out what DPS has to say about MLB Day!
  • 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.
  • WAM recognized by DPS!
  • Check the Calendar for event details, and the forms/activities page if you're missing any paperwork.
    • The Math Mentoring Program is funded by Dr. Steve Shafroth, North Carolina Central University, GlaxoSmithKline Inc., Amgen Foundation, and Texas Instruments, Inc, supported by Durham Public Schools, and administered in conjunction with the North Carolina Chapter of the Women And Mathematics Network.