Sonia Kovalevsky Days: The potential to inspire
Laura P. Schaposnik, James Unwin
TL;DR
Sonia Kovalevsky Days are inspiring events for young girls that include workshops and talks to promote interest in mathematics, with guidance on how to organize them effectively.
Contribution
This paper provides practical advice on organizing successful Sonia Kovalevsky Days to foster girls' interest in mathematics.
Findings
Effective event organization strategies
Positive impact on girls' interest in mathematics
Guidelines for running successful workshops
Abstract
The Association of Women in Mathematics has organized and sponsored Sonia Kovalevsky Days for Girls for almost three decades. These one day events are held at colleges and universities in the USA and consist of a program of workshops, talks, and problem solving sessions for female students aged 7-17. In this brief note we would like to give some advice on how to run these events successfully.
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Taxonomy
TopicsCareer Development and Diversity · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques · Ego Development and Educational Practices