Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) undergraduate student chapter

Who we are

Women in Mathematics at Nebraska (WUMN) was founded in 2008 by UNL female undergraduates interested in developing a social network to discuss different mathematical and non-mathematical issues that women might encounter during and after college.

In 2018 WUMN has re-defined itself as a chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).

Currently the AWM student chapter holds joint meetings with the Math Club and Pi Mu Epsilon. Take a look at the upcoming Math Club events.

Contact Amy Bennett for more information.

2023/2024 Officers of the AWM Student Chapter at UNL

Here are the officers of the AWM student chapter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Faculty advisor
Amy Bennett
Graduate student mentor
Molly Creagar
Abbey D'Ovidio Long
Co-Presidents
Layla Montemayor and Abby Hanson
Secretary
Elizabeth Weber

Leadership positions are available! Please contact Amy Bennett if you're interested in serving in an executive position!

Fall 2023 Upcoming Events

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES PANEL on Nov 30th! Featuring three women math majors who participated in unique (and paid!) internships during Summer 2023!

Have you wondered how you could get paid to apply your math skills during the summer? Wondering about summer opportunities besides the typical REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) programs? On Thursday, November 30th at 5pm, Layla, Abby, and Elizabeth will share about their internship experiences and answer questions about finding and applying for these opportunities. The panel will be in Avery 351 and pizza will be provided. This is a joint event with Math Club.

GAME NIGHT! Immediately following the panel on Thursday, Nov 30th, AWM will host a game night in Avery 348 (the third floor lounge) from 6-8pm.

This will be a fun, casual event where you can meet other math students and learn about opportunities to get involved. We will have a variety of games (party, collaborative, strategy, etc.) but feel free to bring your favorites!

All students, regardless of gender identity, are welcome to attend. Use the QR code on our poster to join our GroupMe and hear about future events. Please email Amy Bennett (abennett14@unl.edu) if you have any questions!

Past Events

GAME NIGHT 2.0! Our last game night was so fun, we decided to host another! The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) will have a game night on Thursday, Oct 20th at 6:00pm in 348 Avery Hall (the 3rd Floor Lounge).

All undergraduate students are invited to our AWM game night (with pizza!) on Thursday, Oct 20th at 6pm! This will be a fun, casual event where you can meet other math students and learn about opportunities to get involved. We will have a variety of games (party, collaborative, strategy, etc.) but feel free to bring your favorites! We also have open leadership positions for those interested in participating in future events. Did we mention that there will be pizza?!?

All students, regardless of gender identity, are welcome to attend. Use the QR code on our poster to join our GroupMe and hear about future events. Please email Amy Bennett (abennett14@unl.edu) if you have any questions!

GAME NIGHT! The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) will have a game night on Thursday, Sept 1st at 6:00pm in 348 Avery Hall (the 3rd Floor Lounge).

All undergraduate students are invited to our AWM game night (with pizza!) on Thursday, Sept 1st at 6pm! This will be a fun, casual event to help you meet other math students and learn about opportunities to get involved. We will have a variety of games (party, collaborative, strategy, etc.) but feel free to bring your favorites! We also have open leadership positions for those interested in participating in future events. Did we mention that there will be pizza?!?

All students, regardless of gender identity, are welcome to attend.

Resources

Links
Association for Women in Mathematics
American Mathematical Society
The Girls' Angle
Women in Mathematics Guide

Recommended Reading
  • She Does Math! Real-Life Problems from Women on the Job, by Marla Parker
  • Out of the Shadows: Contributions of Twentieth-Century Women to Physics, by Nina Byers and Gary Williams
  • Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail, by Danica McKellar
  • The Ten Year Nap, by Meg Wolitzer
  • How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Rules of Business Success, by Margaret Heffernan