The emphasis of the Women's Program is on mathematics learning and research, specifically with regard to the PCMI Summer Session mentoring and peer relations the introduction of career opportunities in research mathematics. Summer Session will be invited to the Women's Program, as will selected researchers.
Most women mathematicians work and study in an environment with few female co-workers.
The Women's Program provides an opportunity for a different experience. Each year the area of focus corresponds to the PCMI Summer Session's research topic. The 10-day Women's Program provides a combination of academic activities and mentoring and networking sessions in addition to the opportunity to meet and converse with mathematicians in residence at the Institute for Advanced Study. A variety of activities, both formal and informal, are designed to encourage interaction among the groups as well as provide strong mathematics at all levels. In addition, more advanced participants are encouraged to provide review and problem sessions, interact with the local research community, and organize research seminars.