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7 posts tagged "Culture"
A tour of some of the most important unsolved problems in mathematics — from the Millennium Prize Problems to questions in every major area — waiting for the next generation of mathematicians.
An exploration of mathematical beauty — what it means, where it comes from, and why mathematicians describe their work in terms usually reserved for art, music, and nature.
An examination of the state of mathematics in developing countries — the structural challenges, the remarkable individuals and institutions overcoming them, and the global efforts to build mathematical capacity.
A look at the history and current state of women in mathematics — the pioneers who broke barriers, the challenges that persist, and the work being done to build a more inclusive field.
An exploration of the boundary between pure and applied mathematics — why the distinction matters less than you think, and how the most exciting work often lives at the intersection.
An exploration of Eugene Wigner's famous question — why does mathematics, a product of human thought, describe the physical universe so extraordinarily well?
The history, significance, and controversies of the Fields Medal — who wins it, why the age limit matters, and what it tells us about the culture of mathematics.