What is good science communication?
Suppose you are starting with a new science communication project, you immediately think of some ideas like a website or a series of articles. But you also realize immediately that you are competing with so many other science communication initiatives. What is a good way to choose what to do?
We shouldn’t give classroom lectures anymore
In the September issue of the Nieuw Archief voor Wiskunde mathematician Nelly Litvak wrote the first article in her column ‘Better than blackboard’!
Onno Boxma receives inaugural Blackwell Prize
Onno Boxma, emeritus professor of Stochastic Operations Research at Eindhoven University of Technology, is the inaugural Blackwell Prize winner!
An eye opener about writing
I like writing. I like writing about everything. About journeys, my biking trips, about people I meet, about mathematics, events that I visit, about my teaching.
Back to school!
Last month I was back in the classroom. But this time the kiddos in my class were quite younger than I'm used to: instead of a class of university students, this time I had an enthusiastic group of school students in front of me.
A wonderful journey immersing in discrete mathematics
Last January I was very pleased to attend an annual summer school in discrete mathematics in Valparaíso, Chile. It was the very first time for me to attend such a summer school overseas as a master’s student. It was a wonderful journey, especially when discussing mathematics.
Abel prize 2023 to Luis A. Caffarelli
The Abel Committee has awarded Luis A. Caffarelli the 2023 Abel Prize for his seminal contributions to the study of nonlinear partial differential equations.
The importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in mathematics
Beyond the rainbow crossing: on issues, questions, and opportunities for LGBTQ+ researchers.
Some thoughts on ChatGPT
I was very excited and interested when I heard some months ago about ChatGPT and what it can do. Both as a mathematician and as a teacher I was very curious about the responses it would give to my questions.
A mathematical journey from Pakistan to Ghana
I have the privilege to use mathematics as a way to explore amazing corners of the world and meet wonderful people.