Sonia Kovalevsky Mathematics Day for Girls (SK Day) welcomed 31 middle schoolers for a Saturday filled with fun mathematical games. The event, now in its tenth year, was last held virtually in 2021. The program focuses on providing middle school participants with engaging mathematical instruction and mentorship by female Temple students in STEM disciplines.

The day is organized by Maria Lorenz, professor of instruction and associate chair, Beca Lufi, assistant professor of instruction, and Irina Mitrea, Carnell Professor of Mathematics. Additional support was provided by Jaclyn Lang, assistant professor, Andrew Eisenberg, assistant professor of instruction, Sophia Blakely, graduate student and Nora Melican, undergraduate student.

“Many thanks to the volunteers, high school students and teacher, undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty, that made this day such a success,” said Lorenz.

Kovalevsky was the first woman in modern Europe to obtain a doctorate in mathematics and first woman to be appointed professor of mathematics, among other firsts. The long-term goal of SK Day is to impact the way young women view mathematics as a discipline while strengthening their mathematical skills.