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Laura Lewis

Laura Lewis

It was also at this point in my education where I started to notice the gender imbalance in math and quantum science, where I was the only female pure math major in my year in undergrad. This was not at all specific to Caltech but representative of the field as a whole…
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Alexandra Edletzberger

Alexandra Edletzberger

And I found a new way to use many of the skills I gained during my PhD. As an innovation manager (…) my fundamental knowledge about mathematical modelling is a key asset…
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Kateryna Marynets

Kateryna Marynets

Of course, at the end of the day it’s all about hard work, determination and family support —but sometimes, it’s also about that one email that changes everything in your life…
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JoAnne Growney

JoAnne Growney

Perhaps my farm experience helped me to be good at math (…) as my classmates and I moved through high school, my female math ability seemed to make people turn away from me. (…) My teacher (…) was a (…) supportive example of “girls can do math.”..
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Bindi Brook

Bindi Brook

(…) My focus has been in trying to understand how diseases like Asthma and other respiratory diseases originate and then progress (…), using approaches from different areas of applied maths…
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Catherine Micek

Catherine Micek

(…) the most important lesson I learned was that there is no single “correct” way to be a mathematician…
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Anna Ma

Anna Ma

The realization that mathematical concepts and theory could directly impact and improve real-world problems…fueled my passion for pursuing further research and applications that bridge theory with practice…
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Michelle Snider

Michelle Snider

I love being able to apply mathematical thinking to problems perhaps not thought of as classical mathematical problems…I could not have predicted the path that I’ve been on, and certainly would never say that I had a plan all along. I am happy to do lots of different things, but it matters a lot to me who I spend my time with…
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Nadia Abdelal

Nadia Abdelal

There is a little scientist in all of us, one who is compelled to ask questions, be curious, seek synergy, and find beauty. We don’t often connect these things to the learning of mathematics, but we should…
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Uzu Lim

Uzu Lim

I dream that mathematicians will someday open up more of our human, emotional elements into research papers and talks…
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Mónica D. Morales-Hernández

Mónica D. Morales-Hernández

By exploring the intersection of social justice and mathematics, students gain a broader perspective on how their skills can contribute to meaningful change in society…
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Edith Opoku Acheampong

Edith Opoku Acheampong

Back in elementary school, I did not like mathematics. It was a subject I never wanted to learn or have anything to do with. However, in senior High School I chose to take mathematics seriously. I started to study it. Since then, I have been very good at mathematics and even teach others. I have had scholarships due to mathematics. Mathematics is indeed taking me far…
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Liliana Esquivel

Liliana Esquivel

My passion is mathematics—its structure, its theorems, and ultimately, its beauty. I believe that by sharing this passion, I can inspire others to appreciate the elegance and depth of mathematics…
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Jyoti U. Devkota

Jyoti U. Devkota

Despite having very limited good quality educational resources in mathematics, I have tried to persevere as a student, professional and a researcher. Mathematics has always been a labor of love for me…
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Dorcas Seshie Afi Mawutor

Dorcas Seshie Afi Mawutor

I want to inspire other young girls, especially those from Africa, to pursue their passions in STEM fields. Curiosity has been my driving force, and I intend to keep it that way…
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Jenna Race

Jenna Race

I have heard many people say that math is so stressful to them that it makes them cry. In contrast, I have wept with wonder when recounting how the universe makes sense when math proofs are worked out…
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Marta Pittavino

Marta Pittavino

Mathematics was like a game to me: MatheMagics, a sort of puzzle where connecting different pieces represented solving equations, revealing the solutions behind them and the underlying functions…
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Anastasia Molchanova

Anastasia Molchanova

(…) The “bottleneck” effect in academia — a surplus of opportunities for pursuing PhD and postdoc positions but limited permanent positions available — creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and instability in your life…
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Kira Wetzel

Kira Wetzel

As I move forward, I will continue to champion gender equality and work towards dismantling the barriers that hold us back. I will strive to be the mentor and ally I wish I had when I was starting out. By embracing our unique strengths and fostering a supportive community, I believe we can create a more inclusive and equitable world for all…
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Robyn Shuttleworth

Robyn Shuttleworth

I had always envisioned myself in academia, however, through a chance encounter on social media, I came into a position within industry in the field of cellular rejuvenation…
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