Documentary films by George Csicsery: Journeys of Black Mathematicians, Parts 1 & 2 (2024 & 2025) jbmfilm.com @SecretsMathFilm, N is a Number
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5 Aug 2025
Highly recommended! 4 stars! 'Journeys of Black Mathematicians' two-part documentary series "connects each subject with history, mathematics, and personal passion," writes J. Zimmerman. Now on public TV & streaming at zalafilms.com videolibrarian.com/reviews/d… #jbmfilm
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New research on the liver could help scientists develop treatments to reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in those unable to regularly exercise on their own: bit.ly/42XGSJ5 #science #aging #neuroscience
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Today, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and MIT Press announce a new joint mathematics book series, POLYMATH, which will present readers with rich, accessible, and irresistible mathematics books for a general audience.
The first book in the series will be Double-Take: A Field Guide to Optical Illusions, Magic, and Movie Tricks Arising from Perspective Geometry by acclaimed mathematician Annalisa Crannell, publishing in fall 2027. In her Double-Take, Crannell investigates how artists, magicians, and Hollywood cinematographers exploit the geometry of perspective to baffle, tease, and hoodwink the viewer.
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These JBM online biographies are the result of a collaboration between NAM, the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute, @Zalafilms and the AUC Woodruff Library Archives Research Center radar.auctr.edu/national-ass… Details and links @ our website: zalafilms.com/jbm/bios.html 4/4
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18 Dec 2025
George Csicsery of @ZalaFilms has been honored by the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers with a 2025 Buzzies award for diversity leadership for Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Creating Pathways #factualstorytelling #jbmfilm wcsfp.com/node/61
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.@StanfordDaily review by Mirelys Mendez-Pons following a screening of @SecretsMathFilm celebrates United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2023. She cites @amermathsoc article with tributes to
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May 12
Today, May 12th, marks the birthday of #MaryamMirzakhani the first woman to win the Fields Medal.
In her honor, this day is celebrated worldwide as #WomenInMathematicsDay
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International Women in Mathematics Day
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🟣 It's Int'l Women in Mathematics Day and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women of OPTIMA, advancing maths through their research, innovation and leadership, and we stand alongside all the trailblazing women shaping the field worldwide💫 #WomenInMathematicsDay #May12WIM
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May 10
When differential geometer Kang-Tae Kim was still a student, he once had the chance to meet the legendary Chinese mathematician Shiing-Shen Chern.
Chern was already a towering figure in mathematics, known for his deep and beautiful contributions to differential geometry. But despite his stature, he was warm, approachable, and genuinely fond of students.
Trying to make the young Kim feel at ease, Chern struck up a casual conversation. With a gentle smile, he asked, “How did you do in your complex analysis course?”
Kim hesitated. Of all his subjects, this was the one he wasn’t proud of. Slightly embarrassed, he admitted, “My grade was a C.”
For a brief moment, there was silence.
Then Chern’s face lit up with a reassuring smile. “I beat you,” he said playfully. “I got a C .”
Source: Mathematical Apocrypha Redux by Steven G. Krantz
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Do you know an undergrad, terminal master’s, or postbaccalaureate student who desires to earn a doctoral degree in mathematical, statistical, or quantitative sciences?
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Six UC Berkeley researchers have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (@theNASciences), one of the most prestigious honors in American science.
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My little book, A Little History of Mathematics is out in paperback next week! It can fit into a nicely sized front pocket of your jacket. Grab yourself a copy for short or long journeys and days out. You'll enjoy it! yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300…
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May12 Celebrating Women in Mathematics is a joyful opportunity for the mathematics community to celebrate women in mathematics. Check out events happening near you, or submit an event.
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Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent PhDs attending the SACNAS Annual Conference in Long Beach, California this October are invited to register for the 2026 Modern Math Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 29. Register early by July 3 to request funding: slmath.org/workshops/1132
ALT Modern Math Workshop - October 29, 2026 in Long Beach, California. The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) will host the 2026 Modern Math Workshop (MMW) as part of the SACNAS Annual Conference. The MMW encourages undergraduates to pursue careers in the mathematical sciences, and builds research and networking opportunities among undergraduates, graduate students and recent PhDs. The workshop begins at noon on Thursday, October 29 with a "Conversations with the Scientists" lunch. Representatives from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mathematics institutes will attend. Following lunch there will be two mini-courses aimed at undergraduates, and research sessions aimed at graduate students and recent PhDs. A reception will be held in the evening, open to all participants. More info and registration: https://www.slmath.org/workshops/1132
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Erica Graham is the 2026 Karen EDGE Fellow!
Read more about her and her research at: edgeforwomen.org/2026-karen-…
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Join us in celebrating 49 years since the inauguration of the National Society of Black Physicists! It's NSBP Day!
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These are some lovely #MathArt hearts. Here are some of our own. Thanks to a recent #illustratingMath trimester at the @InHenriPoincare, you can now find the full implementation here: github.com/msmathcomp/HeartO…
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