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The Uci Math Circle: Building An Online Community Of Young Math Researchers, Aessandra Pantano, John Treuer, Yasmeen S. Baki
The Uci Math Circle: Building An Online Community Of Young Math Researchers, Aessandra Pantano, John Treuer, Yasmeen S. Baki
Journal of Math Circles
Transitioning the UCI Math Circle (UCIMC) to an online format has forced us to pivot our pedagogical goals from teaching specific mathematical concepts to building an online mathematical community of young scholars. Each academic quarter, we recruit math Ph.D. students, undergraduate math majors, and faculty to serve as UCIMC mentors and run small breakout rooms during each meeting. Mentors are asked to volunteer for an entire quarter, so that they have time to build bonds with participants. The curriculum, created by the Julia Robinson Math Festival, and the accompanying digital applications, allows students of all ages to engage in online …