The Somerville Mathematics Fund was founded in 2000 by Erica Voolich. The program is an affiliate of the organization "Dollars for Scholars". The Somerville Mathematics Fund assists the community in 3 main ways: by providing scholarships to local students, offering grants to area schools for mathematics instruction, and by hosting community-wide events that engage members in mathematical activities.
The program is particularly beneficial to the community during difficult economic times for two reasons. One, SMF is providing scholarships for students to go to college at a time when money is scarce, and two, they are providing grants and programming so that students can receive additional or enriched mathematical education. Many school programs have been cut as a result of a loss of funding, so these contributions are particularly beneficial. The Somerville Mathematics Fund is closely tied with the Somerville School District.
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