Learn about our families' journey to National Math Stars and the amazing things they've accomplished!
Ria Xu, 2023 pilot cohort
Ria has a deep appreciation for ants. She’s amazed by their social structures, which resemble humans’ in many ways. She’s fascinated by their ability to communicate through touch and pheromone production. She’d love to have an ant farm of her own, “but there never seem to be any queen ants around here,” she laments.
David Edorh, 2023 pilot cohort
While most Minnesotan fifth graders are trying to memorize the state capitals, David Edorh is busy inventing a new language—complete with its own grammar rules, pronunciation guide, and vocabulary.
Meet Xavier (10 years old, Texas). Xavier joined National Math Stars in 2023 as part of our nationwide pilot cohort. He and his mom share how our program supports Xavier’s love for math and robotics, during the school year and summers. Keep an eye out for a stuffed animal guest appearance!
Meet Derek (8 years old, Florida). Derek joined National Math Stars in 2023 as part of our nationwide pilot cohort. His family shares how our program supports Derek’s passion for mathematics and allows him to access opportunities above his grade level.
As a parent, it becomes challenging when you have a child who’s thirsty for more. Before we found out about this program, we were not able to feed that. That has changed.
