I’ve been told by more than one person over the years that I give decent math talks. These are the presentations that mathematicians give about their research at conferences, seminars, or colloquia. While I don’t claim to know the perfect formula for a better math talk, I’ve given plenty of talks in my thirty years… Read More Giving math talks
ICYMI: one of my short stories that appeared in The Mathematical Intelligencer. Enjoy! -AB *** My short story featuring a time travelling Emmy Noether has appeared in The Mathematical Intelligencer. You can also read the story here. Emmy Noether is one of my mathematical heroes and the story is my homage to her. I don’t… Read More Emmy Noether arrives in the 22nd century
Math and the brain.… Read More This is your brain on mathematics
Problem solving versus proving theorems.… Read More Problem Solving vs Proving
My grad course in mathematics at AIMS Cameroon.… Read More Teaching graduate mathematics at AIMS Cameroon
I dedicate this blog to my past, present and future post-docs and graduate students. Know that I’m proud of whichever career you choose. – AB *** When I was a teenager in the 1980’s, there were comparisons between two British new wave pop stars Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran and David Sylvian of Japan. While… Read More Industry will always be there
Modelling networks of enemies and friends.… Read More Modelling networks of enemies and friends
