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(WAM names and some numbers, followed by Dr. Chan's letter to the
schools of Northern and Central California.)

Women and Mathematics

Director of Programs:  
	Alice J. Kelly	(408) 554-6811
	Department of Mathematics
	Santa Clara University
	Santa Clara, CA 95053

Director of Funding:
	Dr. Alice T. Schafer
	Department of Mathematics
	Box 64
	Wellesley College
	Wellesley, MA 02181

Regional Coordinator for Northern California:
	Dr. Jean B. Chan	(707) 664-2368
	Department of Mathematics
	Sonoma State University
	Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Other Regional Coordinators 
(in a weird order, e.g. Greater Texas under "g" and North Texas under "n")
If you don't see your region, contact Alice Kelly.

Baltimore/Washington
	Dr. Florence Fasanelli, National Science Foundation/SEE

Chicago Area
	Dr. Ramona G. Choos, Chicago State University

Greater Philadelphia
	Deborah S. Simon
	Dr. Gloria S. Dion, Penn State Ogontz

Greater Texas
	Barbara J. Montalto, Texas Education Agency

Hawaii
	Mi-Soo B. Smith, Chaminade University of Honolulu

Kansas City
	Sister Jo Ann Fellin, Benedictine College

Michigan
	Dr. Jean S. Simutis, Alma College

Montana
	Glenda Tinsley, North Junior High School
	Cynthia S. Baumann, Lewiston Public Schools

New York/New Jersey
	Dr. Mary R. Hesselgrave, AT&T

North Texas
	Dr. Lou Ann Mahaney, University of Dallas

Northern California
	Dr. Jean B. Chan, Sonoma State University

Oregon
	Dr. Jill McKenney, Lane Community College

Puget Sound Area
	Betty L. Hawkins, Shoreline Community College

Southern California
	Linda D. Barkley, Hughes Aircraft Company

Utah
	Dr. Carolyn Tucker, Westminster College of Salt Lake City

NEWSLETTER
	Dagmar Karsen-Puhm
	8478 56th Street
	Riverside, CA 92509


September, 1988

To:	Mathematics and Science Teachers and School Principals and
	Counselors of Northern and Central California

(From Jean Chan, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Sonoma State
University.  Reprinted without permission but I'm sure she wont
mind. :-)

		OBJECTIVES

WAM (Women and Mathematics) is a national group of women whose careers
and professions require a strong working knowledge of mathematics and
the sciences.  We aim to encourage all students, girls and boys, to
take as many mathematics courses as possible, stimulate student
interest in mathematics and science subjects, offer role models, and
discuss the future and the exciting jobs waiting for those well trained
in mathematics.

		BACKGROUND

Very few junior and senior high school students have firmly decided on
a career.  Fewer still understand the importance of mathematics on
their career choices.  Only a small handful comprehend that the most
desirable and satisfying jobs society offers will be closed to those
without substantial mathematical knowledge.

		METHOD

WAM is organized to assist and complement your school's mathematics
program.  We will visit your school, make presentations to your
mathematics and science classes, come to career days or PTA meetings,
and answer students' questions.  We hope to provide career counseling,
a glimpse at the beauty of mathematics and how it is applied to solving
problems in the modern world, and share our enthusiasm with your
students.

		COST

WAM services are free.  To participate, please complete the application
form and send it to me.  We will schedule a speaker for your school at
a convenient time.

Through my own experiences giving talks to mathematics and science
students, I know how receptive to mathematical ideas students can be.
Together, we can expand and enrich mathematics education opportunities
for our students.


Marla Parker		(415)336-2538
marla@sun.com