Building a Powerful Mathematical Identity! The IMA Presidential Address by Dr Nira Chamberlain (IMA President and SNC Lavalin Atkins)
Abstract
When I stand at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and look up, I see the names of mathematicians. When I stand at the foot of Big Ben, I see none. Mathematicians should not be afraid to be, or apologise for being, a mathematician. Mathematicians must know their value and worth in any arena they enter.
In this talk I will discuss lessons learnt from my mathematical journeys, from Academia to Industry, from Engineering to Retail, and finally from debating with Radio DJs and to challenging leading politicians. As a mathematics community we not only need to build a powerful mathematical identity, we need to embrace it!
This talk will be given remotely, via Zoom. If you wish to register for attendance at this West Midlands branch talk, please contact Gemma Reeves who will provide the required details.
No charge is made to attend meetings. Non-IMA members are welcome.
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