GEMS School of Education and School of Mathematics.mp4

GEMS: Gateway to Exploring Mathematical Sciences. GEMS is designed to reach seventh, eighth and ninth grade students who may have an interest in mathematics or science. The workshops present mathematics and science applications in an exciting way that catches these young students interest early. CGU and Harvey Mudd College are the primary leads on this project.

Included in the 2008-2009 GEMS program are the Pomona, Claremont and Upland Unified School Districts as well as selected private schools upon request. The students are selected by principals or teachers with the sole prerequisite that the young student shows enough interest to get up on a Saturday morning and come to the workshops.

This program is designed to introduce students to the richness and diversity of the mathematical sciences, said Lisa Loop, GEMS director. We want to create a context in which middle school and high school students can meet other students interested in the math and provide opportunities for students to go to school on a university campus.

Kids from all kinds of backgrounds are taking part in GEMS. Professors are volunteering kids are getting bussed in. Cost-effective programs like these are essential in our economic downturn.

GEMS is organized and funded by the Claremont Center for the Mathematical Sciences (CCMS), the CGU Teacher Education Program, and Harvey Mudd College.

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Education

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• math and science education
• Teacher Education
• Lisa Loop