The Intrepid Mathematician

The Intrepid Mathematician began in early 2015 as a means for me to write for non-mathematicians about mathematics and mathematicians. Since then, I’ve written about mathematics in popular culture and my own journey as an academic, thinker, and writer. I also interview thought leaders in mathematics on an irregular basis.

Problem Solving vs Proving

Problem solving versus proving theorems.

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Teaching graduate mathematics at AIMS Cameroon

My grad course in mathematics at AIMS Cameroon.

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Industry will always be there

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…

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Modelling networks of enemies and friends

Modelling networks of enemies and friends.

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No matter what method is used to teach math, make it fun

A mathematician’s take on early math education.

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