“My PhD was all about understanding what happens to blood flow in collapsible blood vessels like the giraffe jugular vein. In my postdoc I was investigating how to optimise ventilator settings for patients in ICU and then how to deliver inhaled therapies into the lungs. Since then, my focus has been in trying to understand how diseases like Asthma and other respiratory diseases originate and then progress. This involves incorporating biology and physics into mathematical and computational models, using approaches from different areas of applied maths. More recently I have started to look into the mechanisms that could lead to a rare lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and Long Covid.” - Bindi Brook

https://hermathsstory.eu/bindi-brook/

This beautiful crocheted Richmond minimal surface - crafted by Hanne Kekkonen (who we had the honour to feature already: https://hermathsstory.eu/hanne-kekkonen/) and featured in [] - is a perfect example of how mathematics and arts intertwine.

And what better occasion to celebrate this than Pi Day - the International Day of Mathematics? This year’s theme “Mathematics, Art, and Creativity” highlights how maths shapes the world around us in unexpected and artistic ways.

Want to explore more? Here are five fascinating reads on π, where we rate the maths proficiency level from (suitable for everyone) to (for maths geeks):

Pi, explained! https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-pi
What is pi, and why does it pop up everywhere? A beginner-friendly dive into the world’s most famous irrational number.

When maths meets arts https://www.snexplores.org/article/math-is-muse-for-these-artists
From sculptures to paintings - how artists use mathematical ideas to create stunning works

How pi took over the world https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/math/g26630324/what-is-pi/
A whirlwind history of pi, from ancient times to cutting-edge research.

7 maths facts that will blow your mind https://www.newscientist.com/article/2418890-these-7-mathematical-facts-will-blow-your-mind/
Pi is just the beginning - get ready for some mind-bending maths!

Pi and... string theory?! https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/string-theorists-accidentally-find-a-new-formula-for-pi/
Physicists accidentally discovered a new formula for pi - while working on the universe’s deepest mysteries.

Maths is everywhere - sometimes even in yarn! #PiDay #InternationalDayOfMathematics #IDM #MathsArt #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory

[] Kekkonen, H. (2024). Crocheting Bour’s Minimal Surfaces. Mathematical Intelligencer, 46(4), 306-312. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00283-023-10314-1

“Since my goal was to solve a problem no one had ever solved before, it required a creative and flexible approach, one that emphasized the exploration, experimentation, and steady refinement of ideas. But perhaps the most important lesson I learned was that there is no single “correct” way to be a mathematician.” - Katy Micek

Find the full story at https://hermathsstory.eu/catherine-micek/

Celebrating the power of mentorship and role models this #InternationalWomensDay!

Today, we honour the incredible women in mathematics from all around the world who are paving the way for future generations. We picked three quotes from fantastic women we featured who reflect on the role models and mentors who shaped their journey:

“Although I may have never told her, [my PhD advisor] has always been my role model in this field. My aspiration is to be a source of inspiration and guidance for my students, just as she was for me.” (Liliana Esquivel) https://hermathsstory.eu/liliana-esquivel/

“(...) I took the route of role models like Howard Wolowitz from the Big Bang Theory and Dr. Amelia Brand from Interstellar, and chose a degree in Aerospace Engineering.” (Sanchita Chakraborty) https://hermathsstory.eu/sanchita-chakraborty/

“(...) I had a meeting where my mentor said “when you go to graduate school”. I had no idea what graduate school was, but I knew that if she believed in me, then I should go to graduate school.” (Pamela Estephania Harris) https://hermathsstory.eu/pamela-estephania-harris/

Tip: You can search our stories for specific hashtags, e.g. https://hermathsstory.eu/tag/mentors/.

Explore our world map to discover the countries where the inspiring women we've featured live!

"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" - Anna Ma

https://hermathsstory.eu/anna-ma/

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