GeMsGetMath@BU
Gender Minorities in Mathematics
A summer math camp for high schoolers
At Boston University
The 2024 GeMsGetMath@BU program will run during August 12-16, 2024.
GeMsGetMath@BU is a five-day non-residential mathematics program at Boston University that is open to high schoolers of any gender who live in the greater Boston area and who will be entering the 10th or 11th grade in the fall of 2024.
The program is modeled after the GirlsGetMath program at the Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics (ICERM):
The program occurs in an encouraging environment that builds young students' confidence in math and science.
The program expands participants' understanding and knowledge of mathematics through computations and experimentations.
The program provides expert mathematical training and mentoring.
GeMsGetMath@BU encourages 20-25 high schoolers to explore topics such as cryptography, the mathematics of voting, image processing, prime numbers and factoring, and fractals.
The goals of the program are:
to show young adults 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, postdocs, and professionals from the STEM workforce
to have a positive influence on the way students view their mathematical interest and ability
Organizers
Jennifer Balakrishnan (Boston University)
Margaret Beck (Boston University)
Program Details
Instructors
The faculty organizers will be joined by graduate students who will serve as teaching fellows in the program.
Location
The program will take place at Boston University.
Participant Requirements
Students must be in the 9th or 10th grade at the time of application submission.
Students must live in or near the greater Boston, MA area.
Students must ask one math teacher to submit a letter of recommendation.
Students must submit a one-page personal statement of interest.
Students are strongly encouraged to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Tuition
Full tuition is covered for all admitted students. Daily lunch is included.
To Apply as a Participant
Applicants will need to include their letter-writer's name and email with their application. Applicants must also upload a one-page personal statement about why they want to attend the GGM@BU program and ask their reference to submit a letter of recommendation by the deadline.
Deadline
All applications and reference letters must be submitted by June 15, 2024.
GGM@BU is made possible through the support of MfABoston, Boston University Department of Mathematics & Statistics, and Boston University ARROWS.
