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| Women in Math | Schedule of Events | Participants | Sponsors | | Registration | Contact Us | Sonia Kovalevsky was a renowned
mathematician, writer, and advocate for women's rights in the 19th
century. In her honor,
The Fourth Annual Sonia
Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day
is being organized by The University of Iowa Mathematics
Department. This project seeks to engage young women through a variety
of hands-on problem
solving and learning activities. High school aged women in Iowa are invited to a day long program
featuring workshops and opportunities for social interaction among
peers who share a passion for math. The goal is to preserve that
passion leading to more women choosing to study science and
math and to pursue careers in these areas. SONIA KOVALEVSKY'S ROLE IN MATHEMATICS FOR WOMEN: Sonia Kovalevsky is regarded as one of world's best mathematicians of her time. She was the first woman member of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the first modern European woman to attain full professorship. Sonia Kovalevsky established the first significant result in the general theory of partial differential equations, won the Prix Bordin, was an editor of a prominent mathematics journal, and was also a gifted writer. Although society at that time did not allow women to succeed in academia, Sonia Kovalevsky had positive mentors in her life that supported her pursuit of a career in mathematics. Unfortunately, many young women do not pursue careers in the sciences due to a lack of role models or because they don't know what career options are available to them. Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2009 is an opportunity to engage your female students in a day of networking, mentoring, and fun!
Sonia Kovalevsky Day 2009 Participants Sonia Kovalevsky Day Schedule -
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8:00 - 8:40 |
Registration & Refreshments - will be in the lobby near the southeast entrance of the Seamans Center |
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8:40 - 8:50 |
Welcome by Organizers |
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8:50 - 9:20 |
Welcome by Vicki Grassian (*see below) |
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9:20 -10:10 |
Student Activity Session I, Parallel Parent/Teacher Session** |
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10:15 - 11:05 |
Student
Activity Session II, Parallel Parent/Teacher Session** |
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11:10 - 12:00 |
Student
Activity Session III, |
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
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1:00 - 1:20 |
Group Photo |
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1:25 - 2:15 |
Math Games Session, Parellel Parent/Teacher Session |
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2:20 - 3:05 |
Academic/Career Panel Discussion |
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3:10 - 4:00 |
Closing Remarks (with Raffle Drawing for great Prizes) |
* Vicki Grassian, UI Department of Chemistry: "Nanoscience & Nanotechnology: When Size Really Matters"
** Activity sessions include one of the following speakers:
- EJ Jung, UI Department of Computer Science, "The Adventure of the Dancing Men: how stick figures break the security"
- Walter Seaman, UI Department of Mathematics, "Wavy Music and Fourier Series"
- Rodica Curtu, UI Department of Mathematics, "Mathematics and Visual Perception: are they good friends?"
All events will take place in the Seamans Center for Engineering Arts and Sciences building (click here for a map) on the University of Iowa main campus. To view promotional event posters click here and here.(coming soon)
PARENT/TEACHER PARTICIPANTS:
Parents and teachers are encouraged to escort their students to this event and attend the special parent/teacher's sessions. At the University of Iowa we believe that success in the classroom comes from interactive work between students and teachers. We hope this day will inspire more positive cooperation among these young women and the mentors available to them at their schools.
SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS, AND PRIZE DONORS:
Sonia
Kovalevsky Day 2009 would not be possible
without many sponsors and supporters.
Thanks to the following main sponsors:
The Association for Women in
Mathematics
The University of Iowa College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences
The University of Iowa Department of Mathematics
The University of Iowa Women in Science and
Engineering
The Department of Mathematics VIGRE Program
The Department of Mathematics Math Lab
Special thanks to the following businesses for other donations:
| Coral Ridge Mall | Hamburg Inn No. 2 |
| Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe | Planet X |
| Texas Instruments | |
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REGISTRATION: The online registration form is here.
Space is limited to 150 participants and 50 parents and educators so please reserve your space early. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend the full day of activities.
Please email any questions to one of the organizers listed at the bottom.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The organizers, Sonia Kovalevsky Day
Professors
Dr. Walter Seaman
Dr. Tong Li
Dr. Bor-Luh LinGraduate Students
Shannon Talbott
For Additional Information, please contact:
Professor Walter Seaman
| Women in Math |
Schedule of Events |
Sponsors |
| Participants
| Registration |
Contact Us |
The University of Iowa
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of Mathematics
The Association for
Women in Mathematics
The University of
Iowa Women in Science and Engineering
The Department of
Mathematics VIGRE Program
