What Is EDGE?

“Giving the EDGE to Women in Mathematics”

The EDGE Program, funded by the National Science Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is designed to strengthen the ability of women and minority students to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. The EDGE program was co-founded in 1998 by Sylvia Bozeman of Spelman College (left) and Rhonda Hughes of Bryn Mawr College (right).

For more information, please see our Program Summary and History.

Summer Program

The summer program consists of two core courses in analysis and algebra/linear algebra. There will also be minicourses in vital areas of mathematical research in pure and applied mathematics, short-term visitors from academia and industry, guest lectures, graduate student mentors, and problem sessions. In addition, a follow-up mentoring program and support network will be established with the participants’ respective graduate programs.

Applicants to the program should be women who are

1) graduating seniors who have applied to graduate programs in the mathematical sciences,
2) recent recipients of undergraduate degrees who are now entering graduate programs, or
3) first-year graduate students.

All applicants should have completed standard junior-senior level undergraduate courses in analysis and abstract algebra and have a desire to earn a doctorate degree. Women from minority groups who fit one of the above three categories are especially encouraged to apply. Final acceptance to the program is contingent upon acceptance to a graduate program in the mathematical sciences.

The EDGE 2011 Summer Program will be held at Florida A&M University. A stipend of $2000 plus travel, room and board will be awarded to participants. The application deadline for the program is Monday, February 21, 2011. Participants to the program will be announced in April.

Other details about the program, including eligibility and the application process can be found on The EDGE 2009 Summer Program pages.

Ongoing Mentoring and Support Network

EDGE sponsors five regional Mentoring Clusters for women in the mathematical sciences.