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Sonia Math Day

Women have been historically underrepresented in the mathematical sciences, and we want to help change that! Please join us for a fun-filled day of math at Rose‑Hulman.

If you are a girl with an interest in mathematics, this event is for you!

Each year, Rose-Hulman professors and math and biomath majors invite high school students to campus to participate in engaging and interactive sessions that focus on applications of mathematics. This event, which is open to all students who are currently in a high school level mathematics class, pays tribute to Sonia Kovalevsky – a pioneer for female mathematicians.

Sonia Kovalevsky Days have been held at colleges and universities throughout the world for over 20 years to encourage young women and others whose gender has typically been underrepresented in STEM to continue their study of mathematics.

This free event is sponsored by the Department of Mathematics and the Rose-Hulman Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM). 

Sonia Math Day 

March 22, 2025

Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day for Girls: Defying Gravity (and Logic)

REGISTER

SCHEDULE

9:00-9:15

Check-in

 

9:15-9:35

Welcome and Introduction

AWM Student Volunteers

9:40-10:25

What are the odds?! Probability and Statistics in Games

Dr. Manda Riehl

10:30-11:25

Tie-Dye InteriArt

Thor Catteau, Ben Glancy, Angela Milkowski, Alexa Renner, Connor Tasik, and Rebecca Testa with Dr. Al Holder

11:30-12:15

Discussion of Women in STEM

AWM Students & Rose Faculty

12:15-12:45

Lunch

 

12:45-1:15

Campus Tour & Group Photo

AWM Student Volunteers

1:15-2:10

Totally Topological Tricks

Dr. Kelly O’Connor

2:15-3:00

Mathematics of Spot It!

Dr. Leanne Holder

3:00-3:15

Closing Remarks

 

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