Gender Equity in Maths (GEMs) Mentoring Program: Em Thompson and Emma McQuire, School of Mathematics

The impact of the GEMs Mentoring Program has been profound and multifaceted. Most directly, the mentorship afforded by the scheme equips the undergraduates with skills and support that help them thrive in what can be a challenging environment for women and the gender-diverse. Just as significantly, the program has created an inclusive and welcoming community that helps women and gender-diverse students feel at home within math. In 2023, the program had 12 mentees, and in 2024 this has increased to 14. Considering the extremely slanted gender ratios in higher-level math subjects; these are significant numbers.