Her Maths Story

This was a fun piece to write! I learnt quite a bit about the evolution of #math symbols while working on it. Thank you Alex Bellos, Amir Alexander, Kate Kitagawa, Raul Rojas & @sarah-hart.bsky.social for the nice conversations.

#algebra #MathHistory #geometry

Rózsa Péter, matemática - Mujeres con ciencia Rózsa Péter. Teoría de funciones recursivas. Función de Ackermann. Playing with Infinity: Mathematical Explorations and Excursions. Teoría de computación.

#Efeméride La matemática Rózsa Péter (1905-1977) nació un 17 de febrero.
Es conocida por sus trabajos sobre la teoría de funciones recursivas.

Third week of retirement and Lothar is doing much better. The sun is shining and the research project I came up with (to distract him) is going well, just like our first paper together. FIngers crossed we can finish this as fast.

In theory it could go on arxiv for our 35th anniversary 🥰.

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La Matematica’s ‘Tensor Methods’ collection is issuing its second call for papers!
Explore work already published in the collection and learn more about submitting your paper here:
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A person stands in a modern science exhibit space with their arms outstretched as if welcoming visitors. They are wearing a red shirt and loose-fitting pink trousers. Behind them is an intricate wall of geometric wooden shelving shaped like hexagons and trapezoids, filled with scientific models, a chalkboard, and a large glass terrarium containing lush green plants.

A close-up of three curved, horn-shaped metal sculptures resting on a light-colored wooden table. The sculptures have a distinct weathered green patina and are hollow at the ends. The table surface features a decorative pattern of small, recessed circles. In the background, the lower half of a person sitting at the table is partially visible.

A wide-angle view of a bustling, high-ceilinged museum room filled with visitors. A long, curving banner displaying an extensive sequence of the digits of Pi hangs prominently from the ceiling. People are scattered throughout the space, interacting with exhibits and gathered around wooden tables etched with branching patterns. The room is framed by wooden walls and geometric shelving packed with scientific displays.

A view through an open bright orange door into a museum gallery. Above the doorway, a backlit sign reads "BIOLOGIE & MATHÉMATIQUES 3" in French. Inside the dimly lit room, several people are gathered in conversation. The exterior wall is made of horizontal wooden planks, creating a warm, workshop-like atmosphere.

Another highlight from the #illustratingMath trimester at the Institut Henri Poincaré this month was a visit to the @palaisdecouverte.bsky.social . We had a great time with Robin, who showed us the different items from their mathematical cabinet of curiosities. Visit them if you have the chance!

YouTube video by Ellie Sleightholm The Mathematics of Love

can mathematics predict your love life?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5Bq...

100 % agree, especially for #firstgen students support networks & mentoring programmes can make a huge difference. 🤍

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“Becoming part of a mentoring scheme is also some of the advice I would give to my 18-year-old self too — to look out for networking opportunities and mentorship programmes; to find people who have chosen a similar path.” - Christina Runkel

➡️ hermathsstory.eu/christina-ru...

#HerMathsStory

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#WomeninSTEM #scicomm #wisskomm

Nishu Kumari Born in India • Birth year 1996 • Studied M.Sc in Mathematics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur • PhD in Mathematics from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • Lives in Vienna, Austria •...

Oops, we missed a space in the post, here‘s the link to Nishu‘s story: hermathsstory.eu/nishu-kumari/

Portrait of Nishu Kumari, postdoc researcher at the University of Vienna. She has black hair, wears glasses and a red patterned blouse, and sits under a tree against the backdrop of an entrance to a building. The image includes the Her Maths Story logo and her name and title.

“I feel that many women (…), might not know what (…) a career in maths actually means (…). I believe it is important to tell them that this is an option.” - Nishu Kumari

➡️https://hermathsstory.eu/nishu-kumari/

#HerMathsStory #Academia #Combinatorics #Europe #Postdoc @randomstructures.bsky.social

Listening and Responding to Public Interest: A Mathsci-comm Network Event - Newton Gateway to Mathematics This one-day in-person workshop, organised on behalf of the Mathsci-comm Network, will explore how the communication of research in mathematics and data science...

Are you interested in communicating maths to non-expert audiences? Then you may be interested in our event at the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge on Jan 29. We have a bunch of interesting speakers, including 2 Zeeman medal winners! Registration is still open gateway.newton.ac.uk/event/tgm156/

A dark blue celebratory graphic marking the 5-year anniversary of Her Maths Story. The HMS logo appears at the top. Large white text reads “5 years” in the centre, surrounded by yellow star shapes. Additional text highlights milestones: 99 contributors, 200K website visitors, 194 countries reached via the website, and 4.9K followers across social media platforms.

5 years ago today, Her Maths Story went live with our 1st story. What started as a small idea has grown into a global, supportive community celebrating #WomenInMaths. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has shared, read, supported & believed in this journey. Here’s to the stories still to come 💛✨

800 followers 🤩 It's great to see so many people interested in #illustratingMath and #MathArt. This year is off to a great start with the trimester at the IHP in Paris. Will deliver regular updates on our activities here. Please tell a friend if you think they'd be interested in this content.

Sonia Kovalévskaya (1850-1891) - Mujeres con ciencia Sonia Kovalévskaya. Matemáticas. Análisis matemático. Anillos de Saturno. Rotación de un sólido. Nihilismo. Teorema de Cauchy-Kovalevskaya

Sonia Kovalévskaya (1850-1891) nació tal día como hoy, hace 176 años

"I read a lot of mathematical literature and noticed with regret that, over the course of history, presentations had become more sober and formal, and that human emotions and accompanying epistemological considerations had been largely stripped away in the face of mathematical discoveries." 👈

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“(...) It is possible to create an authentic picture of #mathematics and convey an impression of how mathematics forms its own world of well-ordered structures with a striking internal consistency (...)” - Lisa Hefendehl-Hebeker

➡️ hermathsstory.eu/lisa-hefende...

#HerMathsStory

One of our founders is posting about Her Maths Story on this fantastic #scicomm account, where each week, a different scientist posts about their work.
@realscientists.de
@realscientists.bsky.social

Comprehensive presentation of the "Theorem of the Day", starting with a statement of this theorem. The First Isomorphism Theorem : Let G and H be groups and f : G → H a homomorphism of G to H with image Im(f) and kernel ker(f). Then G/ ker(f) and Im(f) are isomorphic groups: G/ ker(f) ≃ Im(f).

Theorem of the Day (January 11, 2026) : The First Isomorphism Theorem
Source : Theorem of the Day / Robin Whitty
pdf : buff.ly/OQDs037
notes : buff.ly/nTMgSaw

#mathematics #maths #math #theorem

YouTube video by Ellie Sleightholm Understanding Proofs Through Forward and Backward Implications

New mathematics video now out! :)

The Building Blocks of All Proofs...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAZa...

There is a picture of Marta Lazzaretti on the top left, next to it there’s is a text saying “meet our new team member: Marta Lazzaretti” and below is a grey box with information on her education, background, expertise, passion and a quote.

After a cosy winter break, Her Maths Story is kicking off the new year - and we’re excited to welcome Marta Lazzaretti to the team who will be taking care of our social media channels.
Here’s to a new chapter and a great year ahead 💜

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TIL that @hermathsstory.bsky.social exists and it's a wonderful platform. Please give them a follow if you care about #DEI in #math.

Student Essay Contest Student Essay Contest Sponsored by AWM and Math for America To increase awareness of the ongoing contributions to the mathematical sciences by women and to promote gender inclusivity, the Associatio...

#MathSky #JMM2026 It is 4 weeks until Feb. 1, better known as the AWM/MfA Essay Contest deadline! That's plenty of time for a student to interview a mathematician whose gender is underrepresented in math and write an essay about them. Contest rules below:

Prof Maryna Viazovska, Mathematician Maryna Viazovska is a mathematician known for her work in sphere packing and only the second woman to win the Fields Medal.

Maryna Viazovska, Марина Вязовська, is a mathematician known for her work on sphere packing in various dimensions. In 2022, she became only the second woman to win the Fields Medal. adalovelaceday.subst...

Here we go:

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🧭 Blog by Rosie Evans & Ashleigh Ratcliffe on “The Piscopia Initiative & How to Train Your Allies present: What Can You Do?”: hermathsstory.eu/the-piscopia...
🎥 Blog by us on “Reflecting on ‘Counted Out’: A Conversation About Maths, Power, and Inclusion”: hermathsstory.eu/reflecting-o...
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🤝 Blog by Jamie Haddock & Anna Little on “Association for Women in Mathematics at the SIAM/CAIMS 2025 Annual Meeting”: hermathsstory.eu/association-...
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🔐 Story by Surya Mathialagan: hermathsstory.eu/surya-mathia...

📜 Blog by Jessy Randall on “Poetry as Lens: Two Historical Women Mathematicians”: hermathsstory.eu/poetry-as-le...

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📈 Story by Alexandra Edletzberger: hermathsstory.eu/alexandra-ed...
⚛️ Story by Laura Lewis: hermathsstory.eu/laura-lewis/
🌗 Story by Mihyun Kang: hermathsstory.eu/mihyun-kang/
🎻 Story by Anna Breger: hermathsstory.eu/anna-breger/
🛣️ Story by Ilse Fisher: hermathsstory.eu/ilse-fischer/
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