One
conclusion from this workshop was that information about options
in a mathematical career is obtained by networking with others
in the field. In order to facilitate these connections, new
mentoring opportunities are available through the cooperation
of the IMA and AWM.
The AWM Mentor Network
The
goal of the new Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM)
Mentor Network is to match mentors, both men and women,
with girls and women who are interested in mathematics or are
pursuing careers in mathematics. Matching is based on common
interests in careers in academics or industry, math education,
balance of career and family, or general mathematical interests.
For more information, and to request a mentor or volunteer as
a mentor, visit the AWM
Mentor Network.
The
IMA-AWM Forum
The
purpose of the new IMA-AWM
Forumis
to provide a resource for discussions and mentoring in specific
research areas in applied mathematics. Within the forum there
are different boards for different research topics. Researchers
of all levels are invited to use these boards for their discussions.
In particular, these boards provide an opportunity for junior
researchers to contact senior researchers in their field. To
facilitate the mentoring aspect of these boards, we invite volunteers
to act as mentors/moderators of the boards. As a mentor/moderator,
you would monitor the board, checking for posts that require
a response. You would not be obligated to respond to all posts;
instead you could ask others in the field to respond, thus increasing
the participation in the board. Please note that monitoring
the board takes very little time, since you have the option
to either visit your board or have all posts from that board
sent to you by email. We welcome requests for new boards on
additional research topics.
To
volunteer as a mentor/moderator or join one or more of the boards,
just visit the forum and register to the appropriate board.
To request a new board or for other questions, send a message
to user rachel in the forum, or send email to rachel@math.umn.edu.
Please note: All guests to the forum can read all posts. In
order to post a comment or question, you must register as a
user or a mentor/moderator.
