GirlsGetMath @Dearborn

GirlsGetMath @Dearborn is a summer mathematics program at the University of Michigan - Dearborn that is open to high school students who live in Southeast Michigan. 

• GirlsGetMath @Dearborn invites high school students to explore topics in applied mathematics such as image processing, graph theory, mathematics of voting, recommendation systems, and cryptography. 

• Engaging and expert mathematical instruction expands participants' understanding and knowledge of mathematics through fun games, interactive lectures, experimentation and daily computer lab activities. 

• The non-competitive and affirming environment supports participants' confidence and interest in the mathematical sciences. 

• Students participate in a career panel in which they are introduced to a variety of career opportunities where sophisticated mathematical ability plays a key role. The panelists are successful women working in the STEM fields, and have included guests from MathWorks, TE Connectivity, NSA, Ally Financial and U of M - Dearborn.

• Also included in the program are information sessions about college applications and admissions, life in college, as well as a tour of our beautiful campus.

• Participants can arrive as early as 8:30 am and should leave by 4:30 pm. Free lunch will be provided daily.
  
  

Instructors

• The UM-Dearborn faculty instructors will be joined by college students who will serve as teaching and mentoring fellows in the program.
  
  

Tuition

• The program is free for all admitted participants.
  
  

Eligibility

• Students must live in Southeast Michigan.

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

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

• Students are expected to attend the whole program.

• Students who have attended a previous GirlsGetMath @Dearborn program are ineligible.
  
  
  

Questions? 

Please contact ggmdearborn@umich.edu.