MathSisters

Mentorship in a Math-minded way (or Math tutoring from a role model and mentor)

Are you a parent or guardian who seeks to instill confidence in a young girl? One-Zero is launching MathSisters, where 18–25-year-old young women who excel at Math get connected as tutors with 11–18-year-old girls.

We believe in the power of positive role models and mentorship centered around something solid like Math, which can sustainably lead to math excellence and life confidence. 

We are looking for inputs into the design of MathSisters. Specifically, we would like to understand better what combination of soft skills to include in the tutor selection process, in addition to Math excellence.

We are designing the program to have exceptional Math skills as the main driver of respect and credibility of the mentors/tutors but want to learn from the parents’/guardians’ perspective on this.

We are building a team of tutors with top 5% performance excellence in High School Math, but 1/1 live online tutoring is not the only way to get Math help for girls who seek to excel in Math. Here are some like-minded organizations that focus on various types of mentorship programs centered in Math.

Programs Specifically Focused on Girls in Math

1. The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)

1. • Focus: Encourages women and girls to pursue mathematics.
   • Activities: Provides mentorship opportunities through their network, math camps, and conferences.
   • Website: awm-math.org

2. Girls Who Code (with a Math Focus)

1. • Focus: Coding and computer science with mathematical principles.
   • Activities: Offers mentorship for girls interested in programming and the math behind algorithms.
   • Website: girlswhocode.com

3. MathCounts

1. • Focus: Promotes middle schoolers’ love for math through fun and competitive activities.
   • Mentorship Opportunities: Coaches, mentors, and volunteers can support young students.
   • Website: mathcounts.org

Broader STEM and Math Mentorship Programs

4. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Mentoring Program

1. • Focus: Helps students connect with professionals in applied mathematics fields.
   • Activities: Regular mentorship meetups and career guidance.
   • Website: siam.org

5. Math Circle Network

1. • Focus: Facilitates group mentorship through fun and creative math problem-solving activities.
   • For Whom: Students of all ages with an interest in deepening their math skills.
   • Website: mathcircles.org

Math Mentorship Platforms for Specific Groups

6. Black Girls Do STEM (with a Math Component)

1. • Focus: Supporting Black girls in STEM fields, including math.
   • Activities: Mentorship, exposure to STEM careers, and real-world applications of math.
   • Website: blackgirlsdostem.com

7. Indian Women in Mathematics (IWM)

1. • Focus: Encourages women in India to pursue math at higher education and research levels.
   • Activities: Workshops, mentorship opportunities, and research guidance.
   • Website: iwmindia.org

Resources for Personal Mentorship

8. Find a Math Mentor via Local Universities

1. • Many universities have outreach programs where professors or graduate students mentor young enthusiasts in math. Look for nearby math departments or events hosted by institutions.

9. Join Online Communities with a Math Bias

1. • LinkedIn Groups: Look for groups like “Women in Mathematics” or “Mathematics Enthusiasts” to network and find mentors.
   • Discord Communities: Search for math-focused servers such as “The Study Lounge” or “Math Help Chat.”

10. Professional Platforms Like Ten Thousand Coffees

1. • Provides opportunities to connect with industry professionals and academics in mathematics-related fields.
   • Website: tenthousandcoffees.com