“I combined my passion for enabling others and creating societal impact with my experience in healthcare decision-making, moving into governmental affairs and patient advocacy. Today, I work at the interface of science, policy and society, bringing together companies, patient organisations and institutions. My mathematical background helps me translate between perspectives (...).” - Johanna Grames
“(...) One day, while I was at work, I started a conversation with one of the customers who eventually started telling me about a degree in mathematics she was doing. I was so intrigued by the things she said that a few days later we ended up talking about ring theory over ramen.” - Aleksandra Brodowy
➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/aleksandra-brodowy
#Academia #Industry #Mathematics #RingTheory #AbstractAlgebra #Uncertainty #RiskAnalysis #Student #AccountManager #WomenInMaths #WomenInSTEM #HerMathsStory
“I realized that studying mathematics made me logical, precise and optimistic in life. The subject helped me gain the confidence and skills to achieve much more than I ever aspired to.” - Tabitha Rajashekar
➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/tabitha-rajashekar/
#AbstractAlgebra #DiscreteMathematics #Academia #GraphTheory #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory
“Looking back, my path has not been linear, and I changed direction more than once; however, what has stayed constant is curiosity, even when the topics and the places were changing. This is also what I like most about mathematics: there is room for many different trajectories, as long as you keep following questions that genuinely interest you.” - Mikaela Iacobelli
➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/mikaela-iacobelli
#Academia #PhD #AssociateProfessor #MathematicalPhysics #PDEs #KineticTheory #MathsJourney #WomenInSTEM #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory
5 years ago today, Her Maths Story went live with our very first story. What started as a small idea has grown into a global, supportive community celebrating women in maths. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has shared, read, supported and believed in this journey. Here’s to the stories still to come 💛✨
#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #WomenInMath #Visibility #RoleModels #Mathematics
“After a long career, I am convinced that at every level of learning, it is possible to create an authentic picture of mathematics and convey an impression of how mathematics forms its own world of well-ordered structures with a striking internal consistency, and how this is precisely what makes it so effective in applications.” - Lisa Hefendehl-Hebeker
➡️ https://hermathsstory.eu/lisa-hefendehl-hebeker
#Academia #PhD #SeniorProfessor #MathematicsEducation #WomenInMaths #HerMathsStory
Jessy Randall writes poems about historical women in STEM - “As a librarian and a poet, what could I do, exactly? Well, I wrote a collection of poems about historical women in STEM fields. Maybe not the most effective form of resistance, but the project staved off my feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.”
➡️ Find the full article at https://hermathsstory.eu/poetry-as-lens-two-historical-women-mathematicians
#WomenInMaths #goldsf #goldsmithspress #NinaBari #AnnieJumpCannon #HerMathsStory
🌟 We're looking for a new team member. Could it be you?
Her Maths Story is growing — and we’re looking for a passionate, creative volunteer to help us amplify women’s voices in mathematics across our social media platforms.
We’ve built a presence on LinkedIn, Bluesky, Mastodon, Instagram, and Facebook, and now we’re ready to take the next step:
✨ Deepening our connection with the maths community
✨ Sparking conversations across platforms
✨ Reaching new audiences who haven’t heard these stories — yet
We’d love to welcome someone who:
💬 Enjoys connecting with people online
🔍 Is proactive and curious about community building
📐 Has some connection to mathematics or STEM (broadly defined!)
🧠 Speaks and writes English fluently (ideally natively)
👩🔬 Identifies as a woman — because representation matters
This is a volunteer role — but you’ll be part of a small, supportive, international team on a mission to spotlight the diverse and human side of mathematics.
If this sounds like you — or someone you know — get in touch!
📩 Just drop us a message or email at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you.
#HerMathsStory #CallForVolunteers #WomenInMaths #STEMCommunity #SocialMediaOpportunity #MathsInTheWorld
🎉 We’re back! After a refreshing summer break, Her Maths Story is returning with more powerful and personal insights into the lives of women in mathematics.
In the first half of 2025, we’ve shared stories of women applying maths in deeply meaningful ways — across data science, biology, quantum information, education, and the arts. Their paths have taken them through academia and industry, from poetry to policymaking, and across continents.
💫 Whether overcoming stereotypes, crossing disciplinary boundaries, or redefining what a mathematician looks like, each story reveals the creativity, resilience, and individuality behind mathematical work.
🌐 Together, they remind us that mathematics is not only technical — it’s human, global, and present in places we might not expect.
📢 What’s next?
We’ve got more inspiring stories ahead — including how maths helps us understand change in all its forms, and how creative expression can bring mathematical stories to life. ✨
Stay tuned — there’s much more to come!
#HerMathsStory #WomenInMaths #MathsInTheWorld #WomenInSTEM #STEMStories #InspiringWomen
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