Episode 064 - Maryam Mirzakhani | Mathematician

Alternate Title: Math Pretzel

Emlyn tells Emma about the amazing mathematician and Fields Medal Winner, Dr. Maryam Mirzakhani.

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Sources

Main Story - Maryam Mirzakhani

1. “STEM HISTORY - Maryam Mirzakhani” by STEMulus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAorhUrYO6c
2. “Meet the First Woman to Win Math's Most Prestigious Prize “ by Erica Klarreich. https://www.wired.com/2014/08/maryam-mirzakhani-fields-medal/
3. Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017) by Kasra Rafi. https://www.nature.com/articles/549032a
4. “Maryam Mirzakhani” Wikipedia article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryam_Mirzakhani
5. Check out this film: “Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Visions of Maryam Mirzakhani” by George Csicsery: http://www.zalafilms.com/secrets/index.html#about

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Music

“Mary Anning” by Artichoke

“Work” by Rihanna

Cover Image

Courtesy Stanford News Service