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Mission:MathMinds Receives 2024 Rotary Club Community Grant for Second Consecutive Year

Ruby Arun, Founder and CEO, alongside Kate McCully, Board Member, were honored to accept the 2024 Rotary Club Community Grant at the Rotary Club Allocation Banquet on behalf of Mission:MathMinds. With this consecutive investment from the Rotary Club, we're thrilled to expand our programs as we work to empower girls and maximize our impact on the next generation of female leaders.

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Donating $50,000 of STEM Resources to Morril Academy

In a remarkable show of commitment to empowering student communities in STEM, Mission:MathMinds made an inspiring visit to the Morrill Math and Science Academy on October 10th, 2023. The highlight of the day was a generous donation of $50,000 of STEM resources aimed at enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education at the academy.

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Conversation With the Principal of Rolling Meadows HS

Our founder, Ruby Arun, recently engaged in a crucial meeting with Principal Megan Kelly of Rolling Meadows High School (RMHS). This meeting revolved around future collaborations between Mission:MathMinds and RMHS, with the aim of enhancing STEM education and opportunities for the RMHS and D214 students.

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Igniting Curiosity: Decoding the Wonders of STEM at Camp

In the last two weeks, students had the amazing opportunity at our STEAM Summer Camps, where they delved into various STEM key concepts while pursuing their passion projects. The camp featured interactive activities and the chance to collaborate with inspiring mentors and leaders from prominent organizations like…

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United Nations Recognition

We are thrilled to announce that Mission:MathMinds has been recognized by the United Nations for our groundbreaking work, marking a major milestone achievement. Not only have we been highlighted by the UN, but we are also proud partners of the Volunteer Group Alliance by the UN.

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Unpacking Education Podcast Feature with AVID Partnership

Check out this special feature on the Unpacking Education Podccast at AVID. This week, we share a student success story about a current high school student rather than a past graduate. Our guest, Ruby Arun, is a high school sophomore and the founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization Mission:MathMinds.

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Rotary Club Awards Grant For Empowering Young Female Leaders in STEM Via New Math-First Approach

Ruby Arun, Founder and CEO, and Kate McCully, Board Member, were honored with the 2023 Palatine Rotary Grant at the Palatine Rotary Allocation Banquet, on behalf of Mission:MathMinds. With this investment in our efforts for the community, we are excited to enhance our programs to empower our girls as we work to maximize the impact on the upcoming generation of female leaders.

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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognizes Us For $20,000 Book Donation For Local Schools

Mission:MathMinds is incredibly honored to receive official recognition from Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi for our donation of over $20,000 worth of books to local districts: SD54, CCSD15, and more. Congressman Krishnamoorthi has supported Mission:MathMinds since being a speaker at our 2022 National Conference and we look forward to continued collaborations to create more awareness and local impact.

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The Gift of Books and the Power of Giving

There is no bigger gift than the gift of knowledge through books for those who need it. Recently, Mission:MathMinds had the pleasure of donating more than 2,000 books to the elementary / middle school and foster care children of Northwest Suburban Illinois. The joy expressed by the hundreds of children seeing the gift of books was invaluable.

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Donating over 5,000 books to children at Winter Wonders 2022

We are so excited to share the Mission:MathMinds Winter Wonders 2022! As a result of many volunteers, hours contributed, and funds donated, we were able to spread joy through our mission to over 1,000 students. An absolute joy to support the students at District 15, Shelter Inc, and Early Childhood Block Grant located locally in the Northwest suburbs.

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