GirlsGetMath @Dearborn
A tuition-free applied math summer program for high school students

GirlsGetMath@Dearborn is a selective, 100% tuition-free summer mathematics program open to high school students in Southeast Michigan. This week-long camp invites students to dive into sophisticated, contemporary math topics often outside the standard high school curriculum.

What Will Students Do? 

In our non-competitive and affirming environment, students build confidence and connect with peers while experiencing:

• Hands-on Learning: Explore exciting topics like cryptography, image processing, fractals, the math of voting, graph theory, and recommendation systems.

• Daily Computer Labs: Bring math concepts to life by learning to code and experiment in guided labs.

• Career Exploration: Meet professionals working in STEM fields during our exclusive career panel. Past panelists have included professionals showcasing diverse paths - ranging from education to industry leaders like General Motors, the National Security Agency, Ally Financial, Target, and MathWorks. 

• College Prep: Enjoy information sessions on college applications, admissions, and campus life, plus a tour of our beautiful UM-Dearborn campus.

• Participants can arrive as early as 8:30 am and should leave by 4:00 pm.
  
  

Tuition & Meals

• 100% Free: The program is completely tuition-free for all admitted participants.

• Meals Provided: Free lunch is provided daily!
  
  

Eligibility Requirements 

To apply, students must:

• Be entering the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the upcoming academic year. (Rising 9th graders may be accepted based on prior math preparation and space availability).

• The program is open to all students, regardless of gender.

• Commit to attending the entire week-long program.

• Note: Students who have attended a previous GirlsGetMath@Dearborn program are ineligible to ensure new students get the opportunity to participate.
  
  

Our Instructors

Engaging mathematical instruction is led by UM-Dearborn faculty, who are joined by college students serving as teaching and mentoring fellows throughout the week.

Questions? 

Please contact ggmdearborn@umich.edu.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

GirlsGetMath@Dearborn is made possible through the support of the Mathematical Association of America, the JetBlue Foundation, ICERM, and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Michigan - Dearborn.