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Surviving Mathematics, Nathalie M. Luna
Surviving Mathematics, Nathalie M. Luna
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
In this essay written in an informal voice, the author shares the ups and downs of her experience in academia. She shares her motivation to study mathematics, her undergraduate experience in Puerto Rico, and her graduate experience in South Texas.
Optimizing Maternal And Tenure Clocks: A Mathematical Proof, Tara T. Craig
Optimizing Maternal And Tenure Clocks: A Mathematical Proof, Tara T. Craig
Journal of Humanistic Mathematics
This essay shares my journey to solving the problem of timing, specifically as it applies to having a child on my journey towards a career as a mathematician in academia. I share some of the challenges I faced during pregnancy and the first few years of motherhood, which coincided with my first few years as an assistant professor of mathematics.