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1	SMP 2003
2	Carleton College
3	Some numbers to start with 18 college freshmen and sophomore girls 11 states 8 Colloquiums 4 weeks 3 Discussion panels 2 Graduate student T.A.s 2 Math classes 1 Final project
4	Topology, Knots, and Chemistry Learned about multiple dimensions-2nd, 3rd, 4th.. Use A. Square from Flatland for class discussions and exercises Many open-ended problems, using knowledge of lower dimensions to predict characteristics of higher Briefly lectured on knot theory and its applications in Chemistry.
5	Combinatorics Focus on partitions Learned about generating function, q-series, and hypergeometric Used a lot of Ferrer’s Diagrams Learned how computers can aid in solving problems
6	Problem Solving
7	Colloquiums and Panels 70 minute talks on anything from John Nash to the Cantor Series Panels discussions introduced a variety of Math professions along with Graduate schools and REUs.
8	Homework time
9	Non-math activities
10	Weekend Fun
11	What do I have to show for it? FREE t-shirt FREE Textbooks FREE Room & Board FREE stipend CHEAP sight-seeing in Minnesota
12	What did I gain from this experience? Network of friends and professors in the math field Notes on new math topic areas Letters of review More confidence in my major
13	Passing on the experience 2004 Program will be June 20-July 18 Open to female college freshmen or sophomores Must have taken Linear Algebra Deadline for application is Feb 23rd More info can be found at: http://www.mathcs.carleton.edu/smp/