Beyond the Equation:
SUMM's Volunteer Stories
Meet Peter Hubbard
October 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Peter Hubbard, creator of the Tetragami system, has been a pillar of innovation at SUMM. From classrooms in Seattle to the MIT Solve conference, his contributions have reshaped our educational landscape. Explore the journey of this visionary educator with us.
Meet Rona Gurkewitz
August 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Rona is a pioneer in mathematics, computer science, and origami. Rona's early fascination with mathematics led her to explore the realms of computer science and origami.
Meet Nick Rauh
July 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Nick is a member of SUMM’s Advisory Board. Nick also volunteers at many of our events each month. He works for the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) and is a huge help in all our fun math activities.
Meet Ellen Eischen
June 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Ellen is an associate professor of mathematics at the prestigious University of Oregon, she is on a mission to transform the way we perceive and engage with math.
Meet Yirong Yang
May 2023 Volunteer of the Month
Yirong Yang is a Math PhD Student from the University of Washington. Yirong has been absolutely outstanding in helping us create our popular "Math in Real Life" section. She's got a real passion for math and it shows in everything she does.