Girls Excel in Mathematics

Girls Excel in Mathematics is a summer enrichment program for students in 4th through 6th grade.  Students will participate in hands-on experiments and interactive activities led by instructors and university student mentors from the University of Minnesota. Our goal is not to accelerate students through standard curriculum, but instead explore fun mathematics topics, and get students excited about math.  Women make huge contributions  in the areas of Math and Science everyday but we often find that girls are discouraged from being involved with STEM curriculum while in school. We developed GEM in hopes of encouraging and exciting girls to participate in math and let them know that they are not alone in their love of it.  Available to all students in 4th through 6th grade with a love of math!  

Scholarships are readily available in cases of financial need.  Scholarship information can be found on our Scholarships Page.

Workshop Logistics

• Girls Excel in Math will be held on August 4th through 6th, 2026
• Students will meet each day from 9am to 3pm, hall TBD.
• About a week prior to the event, students will receive a reminder via e-mail with logistics including address and parking information.
• Cost is $150 for the three day day event.

Girls Excel in Mathematics Topics

Topics

Topics TBA

Family Agreement

By completing the Registration Form, student and parent(s) are confirming that they reviewed and discussed the following points.

Students...

1. Must be prepared to have fun while learning mathematics!
2. Must behave responsibly -- walk between classes, stay with your group, use a quiet voice while in class and on break, clean up after yourself, and respect the property of other participants, staff and the University.
3. Must be respectful in words and actions to other students, teaching assistants and teachers. Students will respond respectfully to the authority of the teacher and teaching assistants. Instructors will not tolerate disruptive or disorderly behaviors that interfere with classroom instruction.
4. Must follow instructions from enrichment leaders and event staff.

Parents...

1. Must punctually drop-off and pick-up students.
2. Understand that only a student registered for a program may attend that program's workshops.
3. Understand that students with the following symptoms may NOT attend a MathCEP workshop: a fever over 100 degrees; coughing; a contagious skin rash; vomiting.
4. Understand that participants who fail to respect or follow the above policies are subject to dismissal from MathCEP programs.
5. Must agree that MathCEP has the right to take photos for the purpose of promotional materials.
6. Understand there is a $30 administrative fee for refunds processed before the program begins and there are no refunds once the program begins.