Every year, the AWM and Math for America co-sponsor an essay contest to help raise awareness about the contributions of women in mathematics and statistics, where students can submit biographies of actual women who hold/have held careers in the mathematical sciences. Any undergraduate is welcome to apply.  Information about submission requirements, how to apply, prizes, and examples of past essays can be found here. Applications are being accepted until February 1, 2026.

The EDGE Summer Program is a four-week, residential session designed to prepare a cohort of women and gender-nonconforming individuals to thrive in their PhD programs in the mathematical sciences. Program participants attend daily lectures in subjects such as Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Measure Theory, and Applied Mathematics. EDGE coursework is designed to prepare participants for graduate research and qualification exams, while also providing practical experience in a rigorous academic setting. Participants delve deeper into these subjects through collaborative daily problem sessions with guidance from EDGE mentors, who are current graduate students and often EDGE alumnae. The provides a supportive space for participants to navigate challenges and develop strategies for success. Through formal and informal mentoring, participants will learn how to complete their first year, tackle qualifying exams, find and work with a research advisor, and prepare for life after graduate school—all while bringing their full selves to their academic environments.

This year, the EDGE Summer Program will be held May 31–June 27 at the University of Waterloo in Canada.  Applications are due February 13, 2026.  The application can be found here. More information about the program and eligibility can be found here.

The Third Annual Mina Rees NY Women in Math Conference is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Graduate Center. This conference celebrates the achievements of women in math through talks and presentations aimed at a general audience. Women, trans and non-binary people, and gender non-conformists of all stripes are especially encouraged to speak and attend. If you want to come, you are invited! All are welcome!

Faculty and graduate students are invited to give short talks (15 - 20 minutes) and undergraduate students are invited to present posters. Faculty and graduate students may also present posters if they prefer. The conference website can be found here. Please fill out the registration form as soon as possible; talks will be accepted as long as speaking slots are available.

The AWM Research Symposium is a research conference organized by AWM meant to highlight math research being done by women. It fosters community and networking for all career stages, from undergraduates to senior professionals, featuring plenary talks, special sessions, poster sessions, and panel discussions across pure math, applied math, and education.  Undergraduate and graduate students who have done research are eligible to apply to present a poster at the conference. Details about the 2026 symposium are TBA.  Information about past conferences can be found here.