Summer Math Institute
June 22-26, In-Person
Accommodations on Ashland University's campus are included!
Grades 4-8 Math Educators:
5 Days, 3 Grad Credits, NO COST!
Ohio’s Plan for K–12 Mathematics outlines a statewide vision for high‑quality, research‑based math instruction. The Summer Math Institute at Ashland University supports this vision and strengthens your knowledge and classroom practice, ensuring students experience effective, impactful math learning.
Sponsored by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, the Summer Math Institute at Ashland University is now accepting applications!
Summer Math Institute 2026 (SMI26) Updates
Chosen educators for this year's Summer Math Institute should have received a Welcome Letter and a copy of Math-ish by Stanford Professor Jo Boaler.
Special Guest Speakers:
- Jo Boaler, Stanford Professor, Co-Founder of Youcubed and Struggly
- Pam Weber Harris, Math Is Figureoutable
- Steve Miller, co-author of Taking Action: Implementing Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices in Grades 9-12
Welcome Packet
A Welcome Packet with the tentative schedule and Campus Maps has been emailed to our finalists for this summer's program. If you were notified that you were accepted to SMI26 but did not receive the Welcome Packet email, please contact Michelle D'Ambrosio.
Campus Housing
If you indicated that you would like to stay on campus during the week of SMI26, we sent you an email with Campus Housing information. If you did not receive that email, please contact Michelle D'Ambrosio.
Applications are Closed for 2026
Thank you for your interest in the Summer Math Institute at Ashland University!
Due to an overwhelming response, we have closed applications for the 2026 program. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
If you would like to be considered for future math-focused events, workshops, or conferences, please complete the Summer Math Institute Interest Form linked below. Your responses will help us plan offerings that best support your needs.
Math Exploration Day
Students in grades 4–8 from across the region will help bring a week of educator learning to life through an exciting morning of hands-on math activities led by educators from throughout Ohio. The event is part of the Summer Math Institute, sponsored by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Dauch 249, College of Business & Economics (#17 on the Campus Map)
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Please plan to arrive by 8:50 a.m. for check-in.
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Parents are welcome to stay and observe; we simply ask that you help maintain a focused learning environment for participants.
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The students will be ready to be picked up by 11:30 a.m. If you are not planning to stay, we will collect contact information should we need to reach you for any reason.
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Light breakfast items and snacks will be provided while your children are with us.
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Each child will also receive an SMI26 t-shirt and a small gift from the AU Bookstore.
