I wholeheartedly believe that math and science is for everyone, regardless of race, religion, gender, or nationality. I have had the opportunity to work with some wonderful outreach programs at various different universities. Many of these outreach programs have the possibility to implemented in various locations. Given the opportunity, I would love to help with the implementation of any of these programs, or programs similar in nature to these programs.
Sí, Se Puede
As a graduate student at Emporia State University, I had a unique opportunity to combine my love of math and science with my ability to speak Spanish. The university had organized an event for local 6th-8th graders that aimed to "increase Hispanic youth's interest in science and mathematics, to foster awareness of career opportunities in mathematics- and science-related fields, and to provide Hispanic youth with an opportunity to meet and form personal contacts with professionals working in mathematics- and science-related careers." For more information, please visit this website.
Enhancing Your Future (EYF)
Emporia State University holds an event that is geared towards 6th to 8th grade young women. The goals of this program is "to increase young women's interest in science and mathematics, to foster awareness of career opportunities in mathematics- and science-related fields, and to provide young women with an opportunity to meet and form personal contacts with women working in mathematics- and science-related careers." For more information, please visit this website.
Inspired By Math
Inspired By Math is an outreach program organized by ESU that invites students to learn about various areas of math. This takes place once-a-week during the school year, and for four days during the summer. The students have hands-on activities to help them visualize the problems, have guest speakers present various topics, as well as a field trip. This is aimed at 6th to 8th grade students. For more information, please visit this website.
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
At KU, the graduate students in the math department work with elementary school children to help them see math working in real life. The math ideas that students see include pattern recognition and formation, algorithms, map coloring, and physical representations of mathematical concepts. This program was coordinated through KU's Association for Women in Mathematics, at the direction of Dr. Bozenna Pasik-Duncan.