Sylvia Bozeman
Mathematician and mentor opening doors for women in math.
Their Story
Sylvia Bozeman is an American mathematician and educator who has worked in applied mathematics. She is best known for co-founding a program that supports and mentors women, especially women of color, pursuing graduate degrees in mathematics. She spent much of her career teaching and encouraging future mathematicians.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Mathematics
Sylvia Bozeman
Mathematician and mentor opening doors for women in math.
Math · Mathematics · 2000s & Today · Women in STEM, Black Innovators
Their Story
Sylvia Bozeman is an American mathematician and educator who has worked in applied mathematics. She is best known for co-founding a program that supports and mentors women, especially women of color, pursuing graduate degrees in mathematics. She spent much of her career teaching and encouraging future mathematicians.
Key Innovation
Co-founded mentoring programs that help women succeed in advanced mathematics.
Why It Matters Today
Her mentoring helps make sure talented students from all backgrounds can become mathematicians.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Bozeman
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
