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Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman & Iranian to earn the Fields Medal in math for her brilliant work in hyperbolic geometry.

Her achievements influenced quantum field theory, engineering & material science & may have applications related to how the universe began.

Mirzakhani was an immigrant & became a Stanford professor. She passed away at just 40 in 2017. In her words:

“The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.”

https://theconversation.com/maryam-mirzakhani-was-a-role-model-for-more-than-just-her-mathematics-81143 #history #HistoryRemix

Maryam Mirzakhani was a role model for more than just her mathematics

Mirzakhani blazed to the top of her field due to her talent. But who she was and where she came from also make her a role model for those from underrepresented demographics in the world of math.
The Conversation
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Abishek Muthian
Abishek Muthian
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Dr. Maryam is not only a great Mathematician but she was also a great ambassador for Math as she openly spoke about how she suffered from Math anxiety when she was young, Faced humiliation from teachers because of it and yet overcame it see the beauty in Math.

Very few in her position would have the inclination to reveal such things.

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