Project Snapshot
Project ISIS
Principal Investigator(s)/Project Directors: Dr. Pamela S. Clute, Judy Lee
Project Description: Project ISIS is designed to cultivate the mathematical talents and interests of women at two critical points in their academic careers -middle school and college. ISIS focuses on middle school girls to motivate interest, strengthen academic preparation and increase informational resources for parents/guardians so that they can support their daughters in pursuing college preparatory courses and experiences. Female undergraduates who demonstrate interest in mathematics are guided on a pathway to careers in mathematics and teaching. In this vein, the goals of Project ISIS are: 1) Provide educational opportunities and support for middle school girls to improve their mathematics academic performance and encourage them to pursue higher education and careers in mathematics related fields; 2) Establish an academic, financial, and mentoring support structure for female undergraduates who are considering teaching as a career, or who are pursuing advanced degrees in mathematics related professions; and 3) Implement evaluation and dissemination strategies to maximize project impact, support replication, and advance the knowledge of the mathematics community.
Partners/Collaborating Institutions: The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Girls Scouts of San Gorgonio Pass, Advocate Schools, UCR CNAS, UCR GSOE, San Bernardino Business Alliance
About the Project
Project Staff
Linda Braatz Brown
Director
Mary Simons
Coordinator
Contact Information
Judy Lee
(951) 827-2002
Alpha Center
Funding Source
US Dept. of Education
Women's Equity Resource Center
Project Period
October, 2005 - October, 2007