"Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani"

Maryam Mirzakhani became in 2014 the first woman to win mathematics' highest prize. This film presents for a general audience her brilliant vision and short but vibrant life.

May 9, 2020
All day
Location
https://may12.womeninmaths.org/screening-secrets
Sponsored by
Mathematics Department
Audience
Public
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Petra Bonfert-Taylor and Carolyn Gordon

    In 2014, Maryam Mirzakhani electrified the world mathematical community by becoming the first woman, and also the first Iranian, ever to win the Fields Medal, the highest prize in mathematics.  Sadly, she passed away only three years later at the age of 40.   Her birthday, May 12, has been named an annual international day of celebration of women in mathematics.
    Secrets of the surface, the Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani is a very recent film of George Csicsery. Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, it presents to a general audience both Maryam Mirzakhani's  brilliant mathematical vision and her vibrant life as mathematician, inspiring teacher/mentor, and mother.  Running time approximately one hour.

To access the film, go to

https://may12.womeninmaths.org/screening-secrets

After filling in your contact information please select “Individual” under “Type of Screening” as well as the date (on or before May 15) on which you’d like to view the film. Under Organizer name please put Petra Bonfert-Taylor and Carolyn Gordon.

Location
https://may12.womeninmaths.org/screening-secrets
Sponsored by
Mathematics Department
Audience
Public
More information
Petra Bonfert-Taylor and Carolyn Gordon