Lessons Learned From Mentoring and Partnerships for Women in Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education

• In Event: 35.083 - Poster Session 7
  In Poster Session: 35.083-8 - Research in Mathematics Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Although women are increasingly pursing advanced careers in mathematics, and STEM fields in general, they are disproportionately represented in these within academia. In an effort to address this need, we hosted the NSF-funded MPWR: Mentoring and Partnerships for Women in RUME (Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education) seminar. The seminar was designed to provide an environment for women in the undergraduate mathematics education research community to discuss shared concerns and informally provide or expose women to mentorship and partnership opportunities among graduate students, junior and senior faculty within that research community. In this report, we summarize the structure and participant population of the seminar, share feedback from participants about their experiences at MPWR, and discuss future work aligned with the seminar.

Authors

• Megan Wawro, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Jessica Ellis, Colorado State University - Fort Collins

• Hortensia Soto-Johnson, University of Northern Colorado