Sonya Kovalevsky Day

"Many who have never had occasion to learn what mathematics is confuse it with arithmetic, and consider it a dry and arid science. In reality, however, it is the science which demands the utmost imagination [which is more than just making things up] ..... It seems to me that the poet must see what others do not see, must look deeper than others look. And the mathematician must do the same thing. As for myself, all my life I have been unable to decide for which I had the greater inclination, mathematics or literature." - Sonya Kovalevsky-

Sonya Kovalevsky Day at the University of Texas at Tyler will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007, with the support of the Association for Women in Mathematics and the National Security Agency. This Day celebrates the life and influential work of Sonya Kovalevsky (also known as Sofia Kovalevskaya).  Sonya Kovalevsky was the first woman to receive a PhD in Mathematics.  She, as well, was a gifted author, an editor of a prominent mathematics journal, winner of the Prix Bordin prize, and a role model for other women in mathematics.

The Math Department at UT Tyler is excited to be a part of the long list of universalities who celebrate her life and to invite students from all around Tyler, whether from public schools, private schools or home-schools, to join us for a day mathematical fun where we will explore exciting and accessible topics in various workshops, as well as explore some of the many careers to which a study of mathematics can lead.  Local high school aged girls (especially Juniors and Seniors) and their teachers are invited to UT Tyler's campus to learn about mathematics, its applications, and the rich history of women's involvement in mathematics.  This will also be an opportunity for the female students to engage in a day of networking, mentoring, and fun!

Participants MUST be part of a school group and have a sponsoring teacher.  A parent can be the sponsor for a home-schooled student.  The registration form is to be completed by the teacher, not by the individual students.  To register go to Registration Instructions.

To see the schedule of talks from 2006, please visit Schedule.  To see the schedule of talks from 2007, please visit Schedule.  To learn more about the speakers visit About the Speakers.

If you are a teacher and would like to have someone from UTT visit your class and give a five minute invitation encouraging the girls to participate, please contact Dr. Ranalli at rranalli@uttyler.edu.

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