Femmes et Mathématiques facts for kids
L'association femmes et mathématiques (which means "Association of Women and Mathematics" in English) is a special group created in 1987. It's like a club that helps and encourages girls and women to study and work in science, especially in mathematics. This group has about 200 members today. These members include university professors, math teachers, and even people who study society or history, all interested in how women fit into science.
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What Does the Association Do?
The main goals of the Association of Women and Mathematics are to help and support women in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. They also help mathematicians talk to each other and work towards making sure everyone, no matter their gender, has equal opportunities in these fields.
How Does the Association Help?
The association organizes many activities to achieve its goals.
- They hold special meetings called forums for young women who are studying math.
- They also have conferences where people can discuss different topics related to their mission.
- The association regularly holds big meetings for all its members. These meetings can be in Paris or other cities and focus on various themes.
- They also publish a journal with articles about their work and research.
Where is the Association Located?
The main office of the Association of Women and Mathematics is in Paris, France. It's located at the Maison des Mathématiciens, which is part of the Institut Henri Poincaré. The association works with other important groups that focus on math and education in France. These partners include the Société Mathématique de France (Mathematical Society of France) and other societies for applied math and public math teachers.
Who Leads the Association?
The current president of the Association of Women and Mathematics is Anne Boyé. She leads the group's activities and helps guide its mission. The vice presidents, who also help lead the association, are Laurence Broze and Lisa Morhaim.
