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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for a special screening of #CountedOutDoc, a powerful documentary that explores how math shapes our everyday lives. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an important conversation.

Reserve your spot today, register at: watch.showandtell.film/watch/her-ma...

#CountedOut #ReImagineMath

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Mujeres con ciencia @mujeresconciencia.com · 15d

#Efeméride La matemática Winifred Edgerton Merrill (1862-1951) nació un 24 de septiembre.
Trabajó en astronomía, calculando, por ejemplo, la órbita del cometa de 1883.

Winifred Edgerton Merrill, matemática - Mujeres con ciencia

Winifred Edgerton Merrill. Matemáticas. Cálculo de la órbita del cometa de 1883. Astronomía. Primera mujer americana doctora en matemáticas

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Petra Schwer @petraschwer.bsky.social · 21d

What does it mean (to you) to do mathematics?

#math #mathsky #questionoftheday

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23d

We're having a great time at @hlforum.bsky.social as always! Our first vlog is out now, featuring young researchers from around the world, mathematical art, and two lovely science journalist friends youtu.be/c49WU053ZSg?... #HLF2025

VLOG@HLF25 PART ONE

YouTube video by Heidelberg Laureate Forum

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Lakshmi Chandrasekaran @lakshmic.bsky.social · 21d

Here's my latest blog alert on sublinear #algorithms and #differentialprivacy in a wide-ranging conversation with @ccanonne.github.io!

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#randomness #BigData #SciComm @simonsinstitute.bsky.social @sydney.edu.au

Exploring algorithms and privacy in big data with clément canonne

In this age of identity theft and privacy invasion, could you order a bowl of chips online, without giving away your mother’s maiden name? Gathered in a local pub in Sydney, computer scientist Clém…

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 22d

@jessyrandall.bsky.social writes poems about #HistoricalWomeninSTEM–“Maybe not the most effective form of resistance, but the project staved off my feelings of helplessness & hopelessness“

➡️hermathsstory.eu/poetry-as-lens-two-historical-women-mathematicians

@goldsf.bsky.socia @mitpress.bsky.social

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 26d

We're back in Heidelberg for the 12th @hlforum.bsky.social where young researchers get to meet laureates of the most prestigious #maths and #compsci prizes. We'll be filming a vlog throughout the week, watch this space to see the episodes as they go live

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Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing @simonsinstitute.bsky.social · 27d

In this episode of Polylogues, @lakshmic.bsky.social sits down with Moni Naor for a wide-ranging discussion of Naor’s path in the field, intersections of cryptography and complexity, the cryptographic technology behind CAPTCHA, and highlights of his own research.

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Moni Naor | Polylogues

On August 1, 2025, Simons Institute Science Communicator in Residence Lakshmi Chandrasekaran sat down with Moni Naor, one of the participants in this summer’s research program on cryptography, for a wide-ranging discussion of Naor’s path in the field, intersections of cryptography and complexity, the cryptographic technology behind CAPTCHA, and highlights of his own research.

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Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 27d

Celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, 14 Oct, this year by organising your own ALD event to support women in STEM. You can do anything – a talk, a networking event, a panel discussion, yarn bombing, cream teas, silent disco, Wikipedia edit-a-thon. The options are endless!

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 29d

If this sounds like you — or someone you know — get in touch!
📩 Just drop us a message or email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.
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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 29d

This is a volunteer role — but you’ll be part of a small, supportive, international team on a mission to spotlight the diverse and human side of mathematics.
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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 29d

We’d love to welcome someone who
💬 Enjoys connecting with people online
🔍 Is proactive & curious about community building
📐 Has some connection to mathematics or STEM (broadly defined!)
🧠 Speaks & writes English fluently (ideally natively)
👩‍🔬 Identifies as a woman — because representation matters
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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 29d

We’ve built a presence on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram, and Facebook, and now we’re ready to take the next step:
✨ Deepening our connection with the maths community
✨ Sparking conversations across platforms
✨ Reaching new audiences who haven’t heard these stories — yet
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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · 29d

🌟 We're looking for a new team member. Could it be you?

Her Maths Story is growing — and we’re looking for a passionate, creative volunteer to help us amplify women’s voices in mathematics across our social media platforms. 1/5
#HerMathsStory #CallForVolunteers #WomenInMaths #SocialMediaOpportunity

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Mujeres con ciencia @mujeresconciencia.com · 29d

#HaceCuatroAños Maryam Mirzakhani. Una inteligencia precoz que se fue antes de tiempo
Un #RetratoAlfabético de Josu Xabier Llano Hernaiz

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Maryam Mirzakhani. Matemáticas. Sistemas dinámicos. Superficies de Riemann. Superficies hiperbólicas. Medalla Fields. Día Internacional de las Mujeres Matemáticas.

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Dr Lucy Rycroft-Smith @honeypisquared.bsky.social · 29d

We would love to hear your thoughts on our new set of #maths teaching resources, developed in partnership with Maths Week Scotland @mathsweek.scot and kindly hosted by the Royal Statistical Society @royalstatsoc.bsky.social
Please share widely! #StatsInTheWild

Stats in the Wild - Maths Week Scotland

This set of bespoke evidence-based resources are for exploring statistics using outdoor maths.

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Giulia Laura Celora @gcelora.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 Delighted to announce the first edition of the 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 Day, to take place in Oxford on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵, with lots of exciting work at the interface of mathematics and biology.

🔗 For more information: sites.google.com/view/oxwmath...

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Robert “The Bobby Yaga” McNees @mcnees.bsky.social · 29d

Mathematician Marjorie Lee Browne, whose work focused on linear algebra, topology, and the properties of classical groups, was born #OTD in 1914.

She was one of the first Black women to earn a PhD in mathematics from a US university – the University of Michigan.👩‍🔬 🧪 🧮

Black and white photo of Marjorie Lee Browne. She is wearing a dark blouse with a shirt strand of pearls. Her hair is shoulder length, and it appears she is wearing matching pearl earrings.

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Johanna Franklin @johannamath.bsky.social · Sep 6

Hey #MathSky, we're starting to think about the next AWM/ @mathforamerica.bsky.social Essay Contest! Can I get some reposts? Teachers, this is a great fall semester project. #ITeachMath @nctm.org @atmmathematics.bsky.social @ncte.org

The Association for Women in Mathematics @awm-math.org · Sep 4

📝AWM and Math for America are pleased to announce the 2026 AWM-MfA Essay Contest for grades 6-8, 9-12, & undergrads!

📅 Portal Opens: Nov 1, 2025
📅 Submit by: Feb 1, 2026
🔗 Details: awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest

#AWM #MfA #MathforAmerica #Essays #mathematics #STEM #WomenInMath

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The Association for Women in Mathematics @awm-math.org · Sep 4

📝AWM and Math for America are pleased to announce the 2026 AWM-MfA Essay Contest for grades 6-8, 9-12, & undergrads!

📅 Portal Opens: Nov 1, 2025
📅 Submit by: Feb 1, 2026
🔗 Details: awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest

#AWM #MfA #MathforAmerica #Essays #mathematics #STEM #WomenInMath

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Random Structures @randomstructures.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our very own Mihyun from TU Graz has an excellent feature on @hermathsstory.bsky.social Go check it out! 👏

Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Although maths may appear too abstract (…), everybody has been exposed to (…) digital security or artificial intelligence, which (…) rely (…) in mathematics. I (…) believe that maths is invaluable to our society (…).” - Mihyun Kang

➡️ hermathsstory.eu/mihyun-kang/

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Lakshmi Chandrasekaran @lakshmic.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are happy to feature Mihyun's story today! Please check it out to learn about Mihyun's #math journey and her research that spans interdisciplinary fields #Combinatorics #StatisticalPhysics #NetworkScience and others!

Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Although maths may appear too abstract (…), everybody has been exposed to (…) digital security or artificial intelligence, which (…) rely (…) in mathematics. I (…) believe that maths is invaluable to our society (…).” - Mihyun Kang

➡️ hermathsstory.eu/mihyun-kang/

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Although maths may appear too abstract (…), everybody has been exposed to (…) digital security or artificial intelligence, which (…) rely (…) in mathematics. I (…) believe that maths is invaluable to our society (…).” - Mihyun Kang

➡️ hermathsstory.eu/mihyun-kang/

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨

Stay tuned — there’s much more to come! (5/5)

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Her Maths Story @hermathsstory.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect. (4/5)

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