Sonia Kovalesky Day 2019

The third annual Northland Sonia Kovalevsky Day (SK Day) is a day of fun mathematical activities and career information for 9th – 12th grade girls in the Duluth – Superior area. The purpose of SK Day is to expose young women to the beauty of mathematics and encourage them to continue their study of mathematics in their future endeavors.

The event is hosted jointly by:

  • University of Wisconsin - Superior
  • University of Minnesota - Duluth
  • College of St. Scholastica

The University of Wisconsin - Superior will be the location of SK Day 2019 from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm on Wednesday 6 November 2019.


Keynote Speaker:

Stephanie Walls, Pell Corporation


Workshops Presenters:

Josh Stangle (UWS)

Nathaniel Bushek (CSS)

Karlee Westrem (UMD)


Events during SK Day 2019 include a keynote speaker, three workshops, panel discussion with undergraduate and graduate college students, lunch, and prizes.


Sponsors:

American Association of University Women

College of St. Scholastica

University of Minnesota Duluth

University of Wisconsin-Superior

Our Goal:

Our goal is to inspire and encourage young women to study (or continue studying) mathematics.


Registration


Registration is OPEN!! All students must be accompanied by a teacher, parent, or guardian. Teachers (parents or guardians) can register by filling out the following google Registration Form. Please send a list of the students coming and any dietary restrictions. If you have any questions please contact Kristin Riesgraf (kriesgra@uwsuper.edu) or Josh Stangle (jstangle@uwsuper.edu). Registration will close at the end of the day on Wednesday 30 October 2019.



Parking


Free parking is available for participants. Contact Josh Stangle at jstangle@uwsuper.edu for parking information.


Schedule


SK Day Schedule November 6, 2019

  • 8:00-8:30 Students/Teachers Arrive
  • 8:15-8:45 Check In/ Registration
  • 8:45-9:00 Opening Remarks, move to first sessions
  • 9:00-10:00 Session Block 1
  • 10:00-11:00 Panel with Undergrads/Grads
  • 11:00-12:00 Session Block 2
  • 12:00-1:30 Lunch and keynote speaker: Stephanie Walls, Pell Corporation
  • 1:30-2:30 Session Block 3
  • 2:30-3:00 Raffle Prizes and Game
  • 3:00-3:30 Concluding Remarks