Recognizing Accelerated Mathematics Potential in Under-represented People

The goal of the RAMP-UP project is to encourage under-represented students to enroll in more advanced mathematics courses in middle and high school. The project partners graduate students in STEM disciplines with undergraduates in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Education to provide elementary, middle and high school teachers with support in their classrooms. These supportive activities include developing and teaching inquiry-based mathematics lessons, tutoring, assisting with before and after-school mathematics-related clubs, and hosting Family Math Nights.

RAMP-UP is funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and the GE Foundation and is directed by the team of Dr. Laura Bottomley (Engineering), Mrs. Elizabeth Parry (Engineering), and Dr. Karen Hollebrands (Mathematics Education). The 5-year project will end in May 2010.

PROJECT TEAM

• Dr. Laura Bottomley
  Principal Investigator
• Dr. Karen Hollebrands
  Co-Principal Investigator
• Elizabeth Parry
  Project Manager
• Lynn Albers
  Graduate Fellow
• Althea Smith
  Graduate Fellow
• Ryan Smith
  Graduate Research Assistant
• James Hedges
  Graduate Research Assistant