The CSULB-LBUSD Math Collaborative was founded in 2011 by Rev. Dr. Leon Wood to provide STEM education and college preparation to African American males from North Long Beach through a two-week summer program offering math instruction, leadership training, mentorship and SAT preparation, as well as over 15 hours of tutoring per week during the school year along with entrepreneurship courses, field trips, and health classes. The collaborative is hosted by California State University, Long Beach and made possible through corporate and community support.

2. The CSULB-LBUSD Math Collaborative was founded in 2011 to provide quality STEM education and
college preparatory curriculum for African American males from North Long Beach, California. The
brainchild of Rev. Dr. Leon Wood, the CSLBMC is hosted by California State University, Long Beach during
the summer for two intensive weeks of math instruction, leadership training, mentorship and college &
S.A.T. preparation. Additionally, throughout the school year, students receive over 15 hours of tutoring
per week. Further academic enrichment includes entrepreneurship courses, health and wellness classes
and cultural fieldtrips. Grants, in-kind donations and philanthropic contributions are made possible
through the support of many corporations and community organizations.

3. ENTREPRENEURSHIP

10. LEADERSHIP &
COLLABORATION

15. If you build it…

17. …and the
winner
is...

18. MATH INTENSIVE

22. 1st Place
Strongest
Bridge
Project

23. HEALTHY LIVING

28. RECREATION

32. 2014 SUMMER LEADERSHIP TEAM

33. Mrs. Doris Robinson, Director Rev. Dr. Leon Wood, Creator
of Math Collaborative

34. Summer 2014 Student Cohort