The history of COME-In

COME-In began in 2020 in partnership with TPSE-Math (Transforming Post-Secondary Education in Mathematics). A working group of 16 mathematicians and statisticians adapted elements of the SEA Change initiative from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to the unique context and needs of the mathematical and statistical sciences. 

The COME-In leadership team built on the work of this group to create the full COME-In program. 

With support from the NSF from January 2024 through April 2025, COME-In launched the first cohort of six department teams. These included mathematics and statistics departments from R1 and R2 institutions and liberal arts and community colleges. Each department was paired with a trained external consultant to collaborate with them throughout their transformation.

COME-In continues to work with these teams, and we are inviting new teams to apply to join in this movement.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Mathematical Association of America as we move forward.