Y2M: Yes to Mathematics

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Y2M Yes to Mathematics
Presented by Rochelle Robert and Theresa
Vecchiarelli NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NEW YORK
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Philosophy

• Y2M is our way of sharing, with young women, our
  passion for mathematics. We feel that
  mathematics is not a subject to be intimidated
  by, but a subject that is useful, elegant and
  attainable. Young women need positive role
  models to see the many uses and benefits of
  mathematics.

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Goals of the Day

• Provide students with extracurricular math
  experiences
• Meet women from math related careers
• Show students the connection between math,
  computers and science
• Interact with young women from other schools

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Choosing a Day

• First Friday in October
• College has available rooms
• College less crowded
• Faculty can participate
• Does not interfere with major HS events
• Early enough to positively influence their
  participation in math activities

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Advertising

• Local Math Educators Newsletter
• County Math Fair
• Summer Workshop for HS teachers
• Two mailings May and September
• Website

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On Campus Planning - Volunteers

• Solicit volunteers from Dept. meeting
• Invite new faculty to participate
• Encourage people to participate in their own way
• Presenting
• Supervision
• Technical Assistance
• Student volunteers from campus Womens Association

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On Campus Planning- Logistics

• Reserve classrooms in advance
• Reserve a general meeting room
• Reserve AV equipment
• Inquire about insurance for visitors
• Notify security
• Notify food service
• Lead time for printing

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Grants

• College Foundation
• Local area grants
• Long Island Consortium for Interconnected
  Learning
• Long Island Fund for Women and Girls
• Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
• College Grant Office

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Expenses Promotional Items

• Conference promotional items
• Logo pencils
• Logo key chains
• Note pads
• Contest prizes
• Books (career and puzzle books)
• Teacher Videos
• Puzzle Videos
• Math Who Needs It

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Expenses Supplies

• Imprinted Envelopes for Mailing
• Colored Paper
• Name Badges
• Supplies for Presenter Activities
• Mailing Labels
• Folders

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Evaluation

• Student Surveys
• Teacher Surveys
• Informal Conversations with teachers and students