Once a month, join us for a virtual discussion around a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and learn about their passions and struggles. Watch the film at home and connect for a panel where we will talk about the math and the people and how this relates to each one of us in the current times.
Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal. Sadly, she passed away in 2017 from cancer.
Our Panelists:
- Claire Merriman - Director of Outreach, The Ohio State University
- Liz Vivas - Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
- Hannah Alpert - Postdoc, University of British Columbia
This event is co-sponsored by The Women's Place.
See the full calendar here.
If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact us at outreach@math.osu.edu Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.
