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.

Imagine: the work and life of Emmy Noether

A snapshot of the work and life of Emmy Noether.

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The Erdős effect

Erdős had a role to play with making mathematics more social.

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A third path for early math education

My take on grade school math education.

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Art Gallery Math

From art galleries to driverless cars.

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