Diversity in Math Movie Series - Secrets of the Surface

Once a month, join the Department of Mathematics for a virtual discussion around a film depicting the lives of prominent mathematicians from underrepresented groups and learn about their passions and struggles. Watch the film at home and connect for a panel discussion about the math and the people behind it.

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal. Sadly, she passed away in 2017 from cancer.

Panelists:

• Claire Merriman - Director of Outreach, The Ohio State University
• Liz Vivas - Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
• Hannah Alpert - Postdoc, University of British Columbia

Registrants will receive a link to view the film one week before the panel. Watch the film on your own ahead of time and connect via Zoom on the day of the panel.

If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact the Department of Mathematics at outreach@math.osu.edu Requests made two weeks before the event will generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.