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“I don't think that everyone should become a mathematician, but I do believe that many students don't give mathematics a real chance. I did poorly in math for a couple of years in middle school; I was just not interested in thinking about it. I can see that without being excited mathematics can look pointless and cold. The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers.”

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Maryam Mirzakhani

Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and dynamical systems. She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the highest award in mathematics, in 2014. Born on May 3, 1977, Mirzakhani's research focused on complex geometry and the study of Riemann surfaces, which has implications for string theory and quantum mechanics. more

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