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Giving math talks - Anthony Bonato
I’ve been told by more than one person over the years that I give decent math talks. These are the presentations that mathematicians give about their research at conferences, seminars, or colloquia. While I don’t claim to know the perfect formula for a better math talk, I’ve given plenty of talks in my thirty years...
A mathematical record from the pandemic - Anthony Bonato
The new normal We are living in a time few of us would have imagined possible only months ago. Millions worldwide are affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, resulting in a significant loss of life and immense pressure on healthcare systems. Millions are unemployed and facing economic hardships unseen since the Great Depression. Businesses are...
Emmy Noether arrives in the 22nd century - Anthony Bonato
ICYMI: one of my short stories that appeared in The Mathematical Intelligencer. Enjoy! -AB *** My short story featuring a time travelling Emmy Noether has appeared in The Mathematical Intelligencer. You can also read the story here. Emmy Noether is one of my mathematical heroes and the story is my homage to her. I don’t...
Hiatus! – The Intrepid Mathematician
Dear Readers, I've decided to take a hiatus from the blog for a time. This is not a goodbye, but a pause, as I focus on various other math and writing projects. Look for new blogs from The Intrepid Mathematician coming your way in 2019. All the best during the holiday season and see you…
On being a gay mathematician redux – The Intrepid Mathematician
Looking back I published the blog post On being a gay mathematician in June 2017. Two years later, I've had a generally positive reaction to the post, and I amplified my queer positive message out to the world through my writing and advocacy. I've been on a few diversity-type panels and interacted, either in person…
A mathematical record from the pandemic – The Intrepid Mathematician
The new normal We are living in a time few of us would have imagined possible only months ago. Millions worldwide are affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, resulting in a significant loss of life and immense pressure on healthcare systems. Millions are unemployed and facing economic hardships unseen since the Great Depression. Businesses are…
A teachable moment for mathematicians – The Intrepid Mathematician
Reality check If you are reading this, then you are likely a woman, racialized, indigenous, or LGBTQ+. The union of those groups covers a large part of the human race. Historically and presently, the majority of academic mathematicians, however, belong to none of those groups. In Canada, for example, about 18% of mathematics faculty are…