Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)

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Join BEAM's Advancement Team! We're hiring an Individual Giving and Communications Manager, who will be on the ground floor of developing an impactful individual giving program at BEAM. We're looking for someone who is creative, collaborative, and would be excited to step into a strategic new role. Come work with us and build more equitable spaces in STEM. https://lnkd.in/edBHM8ak

Big news! The documentary series featuring BEAM student Consuelo, “Stories of Impact” by Simons Foundation has been nominated for a Webby! Vote for People's Television here: https://wbby.co/40179N

Join BEAM's summer teams in NYC and LA! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/e2W9KCUP

Happy π Day from BEAM! At BEAM, we eat a lot of pizza, which led us to ponder a perplexing problem: Let’s say a pepperoni-loving mathematician orders this two-topping pizza to celebrate Pi Day with a friend who happens to love math and mushrooms. Is it possible for them to split such a strangely sliced pizza, so that each gets exactly half of the pizza entirely adorned with their favorite topping? Is the mathematician delighted or disappointed by this unusually divided pizza? Check out our reflection on the pizza pie theorem, which involves pi and pizza-cutting, on our blog. You'll also find fun photos showing just how big our love of pizza is! https://buff.ly/3TA0Fdp #PiDay #πDay

As our high school students apply to summer enrichment opportunities, we want to thank our partner Jane Street for their continued support of our Summer STEM Stipend initiative. Students who attend summer enrichment programs often cannot take summer jobs, which they and their families may be counting on. These stipends reduce the pressure of having to choose between summer employment and participating in an intensive STEM program. To learn more about our 2023 recipients, visit

Initially, FAFSA's form blocked families with mixed immigration statuses from filling it out. Finally, there is a workaround for parents who lack social security numbers, Our college admissions coordinators have been working closely with families to make sure they have the most up-to-date information. To learn more about the form:

Last summer, BEAM piloted an Introduction to Proofs class at Summer Away, Union College. "One of the main goals of the courses at BEAM Summer Away is getting students to start owning the process of proving things mathematically. This involves not only understanding the content that the class is covering, but also developing some habits of mind (and naming them) that mathematicians use every day," says Javier Ronquillo Rivera, BEAM's Math and Pedagogy Manager. To learn more about the course, and other summer takeaways, read our blog post:

BEAM is hiring Counselors for our summer programs! We are seeking college students to mentor our students through a transformative summer of math learning, camp activities, and more. Please share with your networks, or send to someone who should apply! The priority deadline is March 28. https://lnkd.in/eTdrSTEf

We are thrilled to announce that we are one of two recipients of the new Bridge Grant from Simons Foundation, which recognizes outstanding and sustained contributions to the field of science engagement. The grant, $2.5M over 5 years, strengthens the sustainability of BEAM as we continue to grow. We are exceptionally grateful to Science Sandbox and the Simons Foundation for their ongoing commitment to BEAM.