eometric consequences. This latter piece of work is a natural extension ofthe earlier work by Osgood-Phillips-Sarnak on the log-determinant functional on compactsurfaces.(OConner & Robertson,1998, p. 2) Sung-Yung is already considered to be agreat mathematician, even though she says there is still work to be done. Women in Mathematics connected to the Middle School CurriculumIn Sun-Yungs speech, given at the acceptance of her award in 1995 she states,Since the Satter Prize is an award for women mathematicians, one cannot help but toreflect on the status of women in our profession now. Compared to the situation when Iwas a student, it is clear that there are now many more active women researchmathematicians. I can personally testify to the importance of having role models and thecompanionship of other women colleagues. However, I think we need even more womenmathematicians to prove good theorems and to contribute to the profession. (OConner& Robertson, 1998, p. 2) This is exactly why this topic needs to be discussed in the middle grades. Girlsneed to know that mathematics is not only for men. Young girls may be less apt to gointo the field of mathematics based on the biases that have been going for years. Teachers need to tell about the importance of mathematical skills for both boys and girls,and also need to plan activities centered around women in mathematics. By talking toyoung girls in middle school about female mathematicians, educators could possiblyignite a flame, under possibly, another great female mathematician.Although many do not think of women as mathematicians, there are many womenwho have proved themselves in the mathematical world. Through their theorems andproblem solving, these women have furthered the world of mathematics, for others tosomeday conquer.ReferencesAdair, G. (1995). Hypatia. Agnes Scott College [Online]. Available: http://www.agnesscott.edu/lriddle/women/agnesi.htm [1 March 2000].Emmy Noether (n...
