Welcome
The Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) at Colorado State University (CSU) is open to any student (undergraduate and graduate), post-doctorate, or professor at CSU regardless of gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Our chapter meets the once per month during the Fall and Spring semester. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter does or getting on our email list fill out this Google Form, email us at colostateawm@gmail.com, or check us out on Facebook and Instagram.
Interested in being an official member of AWM? Fill out the registration form.
Events
Meeting Times and Location:
The first Monday of the month from 5:00 pm-6 pm in Weber 15.
Spring 2026 Upcoming Events:
Monday, Feb. 2nd 5 pm – 6 pm in Weber 15: Local LaTeX and GitHub Setup Party
Monday, March 2nd Lunch Time (exact time TBD) in Weber 15: Motherhood in Academia Panel
Monday, April 6th 5 pm – 6 pm in Weber 15: Career Center Presentation on Resumes and CVs
Monday, May 4th 5 pm – 6 pm TBD
About
AWM (Her)story:
Since its founding in 1971 by a small but passionate group of women mathematicians, the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) has grown into the leading national society for women in the mathematical sciences, and is one of the 16 societies comprising the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences. AWM’s programs not only support those who participate in them directly, but also help influence the mathematics culture more generally, so that young women entering the field today encounter an environment that is more nurturing than that of the 1970s and 1980s. AWM has played a critical role in increasing the presence and visibility of women in the mathematical sciences. (https://awm-math.org)
To learn more about the history of AWM, click here.
CSU (Her)story:
The Colorado State University Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Math (AWM) is open to any student (undergraduate and graduate), post-doctorate, or professor at CSU, regardless of gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. The chapter is organized and will be operated for educational and scientific purposes to promote the following:
a. an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the mathematical sciences, including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, education, and their applications;
b. a greater understanding of the contributions of womxn* (and other historically marginalized and/or underrepresented populations) in the mathematical sciences; and
c. mentoring and encouraging womxn and girls as they prepare for careers in the mathematical sciences.
*We choose to use the term womxn to make clear that this organization is open to people of all gender identities who believe they would benefit from engaging in the CSU AWM community, especially transgender women and other individuals for whom woman and/or female do not fully describe their identities.
Resources
External resources and events
- AWM Resources for Undergraduates
- AWM Resources for Graduates
- Upcoming AWM Events
- Program for Women and Mathematics (WAM) at the Institute for Advanced Study (open to undergraduates, graduates, and post-doctorates)
- Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics
- Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education (EDGE). This program has the goal of strengthening the ability of women students to successfully complete PhD programs in the mathematical sciences and placing more women in visible leadership roles in the mathematics community. This program is geared toward women entering or just starting a PhD program.
- Guide for Women in Mathematics: History, Scholarships, and Career Potential. This page is a collection of information on the history of women in mathematics, as well as information on scholarships and current opportunities.
- CSU Career Center. Contains a number of resources targeted towards women pursuing a career in STEM.
Have a suggestion for a resource we should list here? Email colostateawm@gmail.com!
Mentoring Program
Mentor/Mentee Program
One of the ways our chapter is encouraging success for womxn in math and fostering relationships between undergraduates, graduates, post-doctorates, and professors is through a mentor/mentee program. The goal of this program is to find a mentor with a common goal as the mentee and meet semi-regularly, depending on schedules. Some mentor/mentees grab coffee every few weeks, some catch up before/after chapter meetings, it all depends on what works best for them! This program has been successful so far, with mentees still communicating with mentors after graduation and some mentors have even written letters of recommendation.
Interested in being a mentor or mentee? Fill out our mentor/mentee form.
Feedback from mentors/mentees
“During my first year as an undergrad, I was very lucky to be mentored by a graduate student! Our monthly meetings gave me a greater understanding of the department, faculty, and opportunities happening in and outside of campus. I feel a greater connection with the math department and was able to ask questions one on one about careers in math, the college experience, and explore concepts that had not been taught in my classes. I can confidently say this experience aided in my transition into college and has helped me find a community in the Weber building. “
“My mentor has been extremely helpful throughout my graduate years here at CSU! They met with me every couple of weeks and we talked about everything. Classes, qualification exams, plans for graduation, and things outside of math too! Having a mentor definitely made the difference as I worked my way through my first two years.”
“I regret not having a mentor my first year in graduate school as I felt lost. I look forward to getting a mentor this year!”
Contact Us
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Executive Board for 2024-2025
President: Chloe Stewart
Vice-President: Natalie Wijesinghe
Treasurer: Alissa Romero
Secretary: Yingli Li
Undergraduate Liaison: Elena Pierce
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jamie Juul
