Jul 18, 2017 · For centuries, it was socially unacceptable, or even impossible, for women to study mathematics at the highest levels. As a young mathematician, ...

Mirzakhani described herself as a "slow" mathematician, saying that "you have to spend some energy and effort to see the beauty of math." To solve problems,  ...

Aug 14, 2014 · She has been celebrated for her academic achievements, but at the same time, has had to face enormous challenges as a woman and an academic.

Feb 21, 2023 · Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani was a pioneer for women in STEM professions. She broke down barriers and challenged stereotypes by excelling ...

Jul 15, 2017 · A self-professed “slow” mathematician, Mirzakhani's colleagues describe her as ambitious, resolute and fearless in the face of problems others ...

Aug 12, 2014 · Maryam Mirzakhani, who became the first woman Fields medalist for drawing deep connections between topology, geometry and dynamical systems, ...

Jul 17, 2017 · The brilliant Stanford professor, killed by breast cancer at 40, worked with shapes unconstrained by the real world.

Oct 8, 2017 · Mirzakhani described the uncertainty she faced in her research as “being lost in a jungle.” She had a simple strategy to deal with uncertainty: ...

Jan 24, 2022 · However, what separated Mirzakhani from the rest was the speed and smoothness with which she was able to overcome these mental hurdles. That set ...