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💙 May 12 — International Women in Mathematics Day

Today we celebrate women in mathematics and remember Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to receive the Fields Medal.

As part of the May12 initiative, several free screenings of the documentary "Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani" are being organized worldwide. 🎬✨

Discover events and screenings here:

https://may12.womeninmaths.org/

#May12 #WomenInMath #WomenInSTEM #MaryamMirzakhani #HerMathsStory #MathCommunity

“(...) One day, while I was at work, I started a conversation with one of the customers who eventually started telling me about a degree in mathematics she was doing. I was so intrigued by the things she said that a few days later we ended up talking about ring theory over ramen.” - Aleksandra Brodowy

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/aleksandra-brodowy

#Academia #Industry #Mathematics #RingTheory #AbstractAlgebra #Uncertainty #RiskAnalysis #Student #AccountManager #WomenInMaths #WomenInSTEM #HerMathsStory

“I realized that studying mathematics made me logical, precise and optimistic in life. The subject helped me gain the confidence and skills to achieve much more than I ever aspired to.” - Tabitha Rajashekar

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/tabitha-rajashekar/

#AbstractAlgebra #DiscreteMathematics #Academia #GraphTheory #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory

“Looking back, my path has not been linear, and I changed direction more than once; however, what has stayed constant is curiosity, even when the topics and the places were changing. This is also what I like most about mathematics: there is room for many different trajectories, as long as you keep following questions that genuinely interest you.” - Mikaela Iacobelli

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/mikaela-iacobelli

#Academia #PhD #AssociateProfessor #MathematicalPhysics #PDEs #KineticTheory #MathsJourney #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory

“Representation shapes what seems possible, even when no one says it out loud. I feel so incredibly lucky to have crossed paths with (...) incredible women.” - Surya Mathialagan

➡️ Find her full story at https://hermathsstory.eu/surya-mathialagan/

#Cryptography #USA #Math #PhD #TheoreticalComputerScience #hermathsstory

Ashleigh Ratcliffe & Rosie Evans wrote a blog post presenting their booklet on how to improve gender diversity in mathematical research: “We acknowledge that opportunities can arise due to who you know or are introduced to. Sharing of information, opportunities and networks is invaluable, especially to first generation PhD students and minoritised groups.”

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia-initiative-how-to-train-your-allies-present-what-can-you-do/

#InvisibleWorkload #BreakingBarriers #ContextualisingMathematics #Allyship #Empowerment #Academia #HerMathsStory

Ashleigh Ratcliffe & Rosie Evans wrote a blog post presenting their booklet on how to improve gender diversity in mathematical research: “We acknowledge that opportunities can arise due to who you know or are introduced to. Sharing of information, opportunities and networks is invaluable, especially to first generation PhD students and minoritised groups.”

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia-initiative-how-to-train-your-allies-present-what-can-you-do/

#InvisibleWorkload #BreakingBarriers #ContextualisingMathematics #Allyship #Empowerment #Academia #HerMathsStory

Ashleigh Ratcliffe & Rosie Evans wrote a blog post presenting their booklet on how to improve gender diversity in mathematical research: “We acknowledge that opportunities can arise due to who you know or are introduced to. Sharing of information, opportunities and networks is invaluable, especially to first generation PhD students and minoritised groups.”

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia-initiative-how-to-train-your-allies-present-what-can-you-do/

#InvisibleWorkload #BreakingBarriers #ContextualisingMathematics #Allyship #Empowerment #Academia #HerMathsStory

Ashleigh Ratcliffe & Rosie Evans wrote a blog post presenting their booklet on how to improve gender diversity in mathematical research: “We acknowledge that opportunities can arise due to who you know or are introduced to. Sharing of information, opportunities and networks is invaluable, especially to first generation PhD students and minoritised groups.”

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia-initiative-how-to-train-your-allies-present-what-can-you-do/

#InvisibleWorkload #BreakingBarriers #ContextualisingMathematics #Allyship #Empowerment #Academia #HerMathsStory

Ashleigh Ratcliffe & Rosie Evans wrote a blog post presenting their booklet on how to improve gender diversity in mathematical research: “We acknowledge that opportunities can arise due to who you know or are introduced to. Sharing of information, opportunities and networks is invaluable, especially to first generation PhD students and minoritised groups.”

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia-initiative-how-to-train-your-allies-present-what-can-you-do/

#InvisibleWorkload #BreakingBarriers #ContextualisingMathematics #Allyship #Empowerment #Academia #HerMathsStory

Today our team member Anna Breger tells her story - “Many little twists and turns have brought me to where I am now and I am absolutely thrilled about my interdisciplinary research project working on image analysis and historical music manuscripts.”

➡️ Find her full story at https://hermathsstory.eu/anna-breger/

#AppliedMathematics #ImageAnalysis #Music #InterdisciplinaryResearch #NonTraditionalPathways #DataScience #HerMathsStory

🌟 We're looking for a new team member. Could it be you?

Her Maths Story is growing — and we’re looking for a passionate, creative volunteer to help us amplify women’s voices in mathematics across our social media platforms.

We’ve built a presence on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram, and Facebook, and now we’re ready to take the next step:
✨ Deepening our connection with the maths community
✨ Sparking conversations across platforms
✨ Reaching new audiences who haven’t heard these stories — yet

We’d love to welcome someone who:
💬 Enjoys connecting with people online
🔍 Is proactive and curious about community building
📐 Has some connection to mathematics or STEM (broadly defined!)
🧠 Speaks and writes English fluently (ideally natively)
👩‍🔬 Identifies as a woman — because representation matters

This is a volunteer role — but you’ll be part of a small, supportive, international team on a mission to spotlight the diverse and human side of mathematics.

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — get in touch!
📩 Just drop us a message or email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.

#HerMathsStory #CallForVolunteers #WomenInMaths #STEMCommunity #SocialMediaOpportunity #MathsInTheWorld

🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.

💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!

#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen

🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.

💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!

#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen

🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.

💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!

#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen

🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.

💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!

#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen

🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.

In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.

💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!

#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen

“(…) I started to notice gender imbalance in math (…). I hope that by continuing to pursue a research career, I can inspire other young women to (…) dive into mathematics with confidence.” - Laura Lewis

➡️ Find her full story at https://hermathsstory.eu/laura-lewis/

#PhDStudent #QuantumInformation #WomenInMaths #QuantumScience #WomenInQuantum #HerMathsStory

Happy Women in Maths Day! 🥳 🎊 🙌 Today we celebrate all the incredible women like Maryam Mirzakhani that paved the way for new generations and everyone who supports women in maths today!
Here we‘ve got six tips for you how to spend the day reading about inspiring women:
1. Check out this Plus magazine article about Maryam Mirzhakani's work - https://plus.maths.org/content/mm
2. Mathematical Association of America News on the European Girls' Math Olympiad - https://maa.org/news/us-team-earns-2nd-place-at-2025-european-girls-mathematical-olympiad/
3. Ingrid Daubechies, mathematician from Duke University offered special tours of "Mathemalchemy", a traveling multimedia math-meets-art installation - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/science/mathematics-daubechies-mathemalchemy.html (https://mathemalchemy.org/about/)
4. Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 awarded to 3 outstanding women mathematicians, Si Ying Lee, Rajula Srivastava and Ewin Tang - https://breakthroughprize.org/News/91
5. International prize in Statistics awarded to Grace Wahba this year - https://imstat.org/2025/04/02/2025-international-prize-in-statistics-winner/
6. Science News Explores covering the fascinating math journey of Angela Tabiri (Her Maths Story, Alumni) on becoming 2024's world's most interesting mathematician - https://www.snexplores.org/article/worlds-most-interesting-mathematician (also check out her story on our website)
#womeninmaths #womeninstem #celebratewomen #mathsisbeautiful #womeninscience #hermathsstory

Happy Women in Maths Day! 🥳 🎊 🙌 Today we celebrate all the incredible women like Maryam Mirzakhani that paved the way for new generations and everyone who supports women in maths today!
Here we‘ve got six tips for you how to spend the day reading about inspiring women:
1. Check out this Plus magazine article about Maryam Mirzhakani's work - https://plus.maths.org/content/mm
2. Mathematical Association of America News on the European Girls' Math Olympiad - https://maa.org/news/us-team-earns-2nd-place-at-2025-european-girls-mathematical-olympiad/
3. Ingrid Daubechies, mathematician from Duke University offered special tours of "Mathemalchemy", a traveling multimedia math-meets-art installation - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/science/mathematics-daubechies-mathemalchemy.html (https://mathemalchemy.org/about/)
4. Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 awarded to 3 outstanding women mathematicians, Si Ying Lee, Rajula Srivastava and Ewin Tang - https://breakthroughprize.org/News/91
5. International prize in Statistics awarded to Grace Wahba this year - https://imstat.org/2025/04/02/2025-international-prize-in-statistics-winner/
6. Science News Explores covering the fascinating math journey of Angela Tabiri (Her Maths Story, Alumni) on becoming 2024's world's most interesting mathematician - https://www.snexplores.org/article/worlds-most-interesting-mathematician (also check out her story on our website)
#womeninmaths #womeninstem #celebratewomen #mathsisbeautiful #womeninscience #hermathsstory

Happy Women in Maths Day! 🥳 🎊 🙌 Today we celebrate all the incredible women like Maryam Mirzakhani that paved the way for new generations and everyone who supports women in maths today!
Here we‘ve got six tips for you how to spend the day reading about inspiring women:
1. Check out this Plus magazine article about Maryam Mirzhakani's work - https://plus.maths.org/content/mm
2. Mathematical Association of America News on the European Girls' Math Olympiad - https://maa.org/news/us-team-earns-2nd-place-at-2025-european-girls-mathematical-olympiad/
3. Ingrid Daubechies, mathematician from Duke University offered special tours of "Mathemalchemy", a traveling multimedia math-meets-art installation - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/science/mathematics-daubechies-mathemalchemy.html (https://mathemalchemy.org/about/)
4. Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 awarded to 3 outstanding women mathematicians, Si Ying Lee, Rajula Srivastava and Ewin Tang - https://breakthroughprize.org/News/91
5. International prize in Statistics awarded to Grace Wahba this year - https://imstat.org/2025/04/02/2025-international-prize-in-statistics-winner/
6. Science News Explores covering the fascinating math journey of Angela Tabiri (Her Maths Story, Alumni) on becoming 2024's world's most interesting mathematician - https://www.snexplores.org/article/worlds-most-interesting-mathematician (also check out her story on our website)
#womeninmaths #womeninstem #celebratewomen #mathsisbeautiful #womeninscience #hermathsstory

Happy Women in Maths Day! 🥳 🎊 🙌 Today we celebrate all the incredible women like Maryam Mirzakhani that paved the way for new generations and everyone who supports women in maths today!
Here we‘ve got six tips for you how to spend the day reading about inspiring women:
1. Check out this Plus magazine article about Maryam Mirzhakani's work - https://plus.maths.org/content/mm
2. Mathematical Association of America News on the European Girls' Math Olympiad - https://maa.org/news/us-team-earns-2nd-place-at-2025-european-girls-mathematical-olympiad/
3. Ingrid Daubechies, mathematician from Duke University offered special tours of "Mathemalchemy", a traveling multimedia math-meets-art installation - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/science/mathematics-daubechies-mathemalchemy.html (https://mathemalchemy.org/about/)
4. Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 awarded to 3 outstanding women mathematicians, Si Ying Lee, Rajula Srivastava and Ewin Tang - https://breakthroughprize.org/News/91
5. International prize in Statistics awarded to Grace Wahba this year - https://imstat.org/2025/04/02/2025-international-prize-in-statistics-winner/
6. Science News Explores covering the fascinating math journey of Angela Tabiri (Her Maths Story, Alumni) on becoming 2024's world's most interesting mathematician - https://www.snexplores.org/article/worlds-most-interesting-mathematician (also check out her story on our website)
#womeninmaths #womeninstem #celebratewomen #mathsisbeautiful #womeninscience #hermathsstory

Happy Women in Maths Day! 🥳 🎊 🙌 Today we celebrate all the incredible women like Maryam Mirzakhani that paved the way for new generations and everyone who supports women in maths today!
Here we‘ve got six tips for you how to spend the day reading about inspiring women:
1. Check out this Plus magazine article about Maryam Mirzhakani's work - https://plus.maths.org/content/mm
2. Mathematical Association of America News on the European Girls' Math Olympiad - https://maa.org/news/us-team-earns-2nd-place-at-2025-european-girls-mathematical-olympiad/
3. Ingrid Daubechies, mathematician from Duke University offered special tours of "Mathemalchemy", a traveling multimedia math-meets-art installation - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/science/mathematics-daubechies-mathemalchemy.html (https://mathemalchemy.org/about/)
4. Maryam Mirzakhani New Frontiers Prize 2025 awarded to 3 outstanding women mathematicians, Si Ying Lee, Rajula Srivastava and Ewin Tang - https://breakthroughprize.org/News/91
5. International prize in Statistics awarded to Grace Wahba this year - https://imstat.org/2025/04/02/2025-international-prize-in-statistics-winner/
6. Science News Explores covering the fascinating math journey of Angela Tabiri (Her Maths Story, Alumni) on becoming 2024's world's most interesting mathematician - https://www.snexplores.org/article/worlds-most-interesting-mathematician (also check out her story on our website)
#womeninmaths #womeninstem #celebratewomen #mathsisbeautiful #womeninscience #hermathsstory

🌍✨ Celebrating the power of mentorship and role models this #InternationalWomensDay! 💫

Today, we honour the incredible women in mathematics from all around the world who are paving the way for future generations. We picked three quotes from fantastic women we featured who reflect on the role models and mentors who shaped their journey:

💬 “Although I may have never told her, [my PhD advisor] has always been my role model in this field. My aspiration is to be a source of inspiration and guidance for my students, just as she was for me.” (Liliana Esquivel) 📖 https://hermathsstory.eu/liliana-esquivel/

💬 “(...) I took the route of role models like Howard Wolowitz from the Big Bang Theory and Dr. Amelia Brand from Interstellar, and chose a degree in Aerospace Engineering.” (Sanchita Chakraborty) 📖 https://hermathsstory.eu/sanchita-chakraborty/

💬 “(...) I had a meeting where my mentor said “when you go to graduate school”. I had no idea what graduate school was, but I knew that if she believed in me, then I should go to graduate school.” (Pamela Estephania Harris) 📖 https://hermathsstory.eu/pamela-estephania-harris/

🔍 Tip: You can search our stories for specific hashtags, e.g. https://hermathsstory.eu/tag/mentors/.

🗺️ Explore our world map to discover the countries where the inspiring women we've featured live!

#WomenInMaths #WomensDay #MentorshipMatters #RoleModels #BreakingBarriers #InternationalWomensDay2025 #IWD25 #HerMathsStory

“Back in elementary school, I did not like mathematics. It was a subject I never wanted to learn or have anything to do with. However, in senior High School I chose to take mathematics seriously. I started to study it. Since then, I have been very good at mathematics and even teach others. I have had scholarships due to mathematics. Mathematics is indeed taking me far.” - Edith Opoku Acheampong

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/edith-opoku-acheampong/

#Academia #Student #StudentSupport #Girl-ChildEmpowerment #HerMathsStory

“In recent years, my academic perspective has evolved. I wish to remain active in research, but more than teaching, I want to share my passion. My passion is mathematics—its structure, its theorems, and ultimately, its beauty. I believe that by sharing this passion, I can inspire others to appreciate the elegance and depth of mathematics. I aim to create an engaging and stimulating learning environment where students can explore, question, and develop a profound understanding of mathematical concepts. My goal is to ignite their curiosity and foster a lifelong love for the subject, just as my mentors did for me.” - Liliana Esquivel

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/liliana-esquivel/

#Academia #PhD #AssociateProfessor #MathematicalAnalysis #Teaching #Mentors #RoleModels #Perseverance #WorkLifeBalance #Family #WomenInMaths #WomenInSTEM #HerMathsStory

“The first time I embarked on teaching, I felt utterly lost during the preparation phase, a mix of thrill, excitement, and emotion engulfing me afterward. The moment before entering the classroom consistently brought a sense of forgetting my own knowledge, a feeling that dissipated upon seeing the students in front of me. As I began sharing my knowledge, passion, and experiences with them, the joy and gratitude reached their zenith when I observed the students understanding new topics and expressing profound appreciation. These moments stand out as the happiest and most rewarding aspects of my day, constituting a meaningful part of my teaching career.” - Marta Pittavino

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/marta-pittavino/

#Academia #PhD #AssistantProfessor #Biostatistics #Epidemiology #Philanthropy #Teaching #Perseverance #WomenInMaths #WomenInSTEM #HerMathsStory

Kaitlyn Louth shares her top 10 tips for applying for PhDs - "Applying for a PhD can be a very daunting process. But worry not because if you’re considering applying for one and don’t know where to start, here are my top 10 tips to help you prepare and increase your chances of securing the right position for you.“

➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/top-10-tips-for-applying-for-phds

#PhD #Applications #PhDApplication #WomenInMaths #WomenInSTEM #HerMathsStory