MFOA -- Mathematics Foundation of America
Mathematics Foundation of America
Mission Statement
The Mathematics Foundation of America (MFOA) was
founded to administer
Canada/USA Mathcamp, a
five-week
summer program
for mathematically talented high school students. The broader mission
of MFOA is
education, inspiration, and community-building
in mathematics,
with a pre-collegiate focus.
MFOA's administrative functions with respect to Mathcamp consist in
- overseeing Mathcamp's operations;
- recruiting talented staff and visitors to maintain the vibrant
mathematical atmosphere;
- seeking more applicants from target outreach groups;
and
- fundraising for Mathcamp's operational budget and scholarships.
Projects to advance the mission include
- talent incubation, through programs that identify talented
students
at ages 10-12 and provide them with access to mathematical resources in
order to stem
attrition;
- mentorship and support of mathematically talented students;
and
- developing metrics for studying factors related to talent
development and
career choice.
Structure
MFOA is a federally tax-exempt, non-profit organization,
created in 1995 under the Non-Profit Corporations Act of South Carolina.
It is a non-member organization run by a self-perpetuating board of
directors. The term
of a director is three years; the terms are renewable.
Board of Directors and Executive Body
Daniel Zaharopol (CEO, Learning Unlimited) -- Chair, Board of Directors
Mira Bernstein (Project Director, National Bureau for
Economic Research) -- Executive Director
David Savitt (Assoc Prof, Mathematics, University of Arizona) --
Deputy Director
Allan Adams (Asst Prof, Physics, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology) -- Director
Moon Duchin (Asst Prof, Mathematics, Tufts University) -- Director
Contact
| Postal mail | MFOA, 129 Hancock St., Cambridge MA,
02139 |
| Telephone/fax | 888.371.4159 |
| Email | mfoa-board@mathcamp.org |