The haynes project: exhibiting the historical significance of the philosophical views of american mathematicians [the haynes project: exhibiting the historical significance of the philosophical…

The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded Howard University $134,011 on July 1, 2026, under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162) to execute The Haynes Project, a three-year initiative examining the philosophical views of American mathematicians through the life and work of Dr. Martha Euphemia Lofton Haynes.

The project will digitize and exhibit Haynes's archival materials through a public digital repository and traveling exhibit developed in partnership with the Catholic University of America and national partners. Howard University will integrate these resources into interdisciplinary curriculum modules, workshops, and seminars to support faculty and student collaboration, experiential learning, and public engagement with the humanities.

Performance runs through June 30, 2029, with all work performed in Washington, DC. The award is classified as a Project Grant.

The haynes project: exhibiting the historical significance of the philosophical views of american mathematicians [the haynes project: exhibiting the historical significance of the philosophical views of american mathematicians is a three-year initiative that will examine the deep connections between philosophy and mathematics through the life and work of DR. Martha euphemia lofton haynes, a pioneering mathematician and educator. Developed in partnership with howard university, the catholic university of america, and a team of national partners, the project will digitize and exhibit haynes?S archival materials, making them accessible through a public digital repository and a traveling exhibit. By integrating these resources into interdisciplinary curriculum modules, workshops, and seminars, the project will support collaboration among faculty and students, promote experiential learning, and stimulate public engagement with the humanities. The haynes project will serve as a model for exploring philosophy, mathematics, and their impact on higher education and the broader human experience.]