- Saturday, April 5, 2008 ---- Sonia Kovalevsky
High School Mathematics Day
Sonia Kovalevsky was a renowned mathematician, writer, and advocate for women's rights in the 19th century. In her honor, The Third 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.