Let me paint a picture of what it was like to be a woman math major at the University of Chicago circa 2004.
When Women Stopped Coding
For decades, the share of women majoring in computer science was rising. Then, in the 1980s, something changed.
When Women Stopped Coding
For decades, the share of women majoring in computer science was rising. Then, in the 1980s, something changed.
My Journey Back to Math: A Short Review of MathAcademy
Personal journey of rediscovering math through MathAcademy and learning in public
Phillip M. Alday
I was a struggling mathematician, then a linguist and now a (cognitive) neuroscientist, but will probably always be a hacker. I also moonlight as an applied statistician. These are some of the things I’ve done along the way.
Applied Pure Mathematics
Some thoughts about mathematics as a cultural and social technology.
Knowing and Doing: October 2018 Archives
I like this passage from John Urschel Goes Pro, about the former NFL player who is pursuing a Ph.D. in math:
Linda Burks - College of Arts and Sciences - Santa Clara University
Linda Burks earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; an M.S. in mathematics and a Ph.D. in mathematics education at the University of Michigan.
Women in Tech Stats 2026
The Tech industry has long been a male-dominated world but as we entered a new decade it is time to look at the position of women in tech.
My First Month with Math Academy: An Experience Report from a Middle School Dropout. — LessWrong
Editor's Note I feel personally connected to his experience. Two months ago, I started trying Math Academy (I'll call it MA). I found it to be a seri…
Time to switch? A university’s guide to Bluesky
Bluesky’s growth offers academics, departments and institutions the chance to build engaged communities. Here are some tips on setting up a profile
Anatomy of an Enduring Gender Gap: The Evolution of Women’s Participation in Computer Science
Given growing interest in computing fields, as well as a longstanding gender gap in computer science, this study used nationwide survey data on college students during 4 decades to: (a) document tr...
Women Who Code helps female engineers level up in their careers
Read more on Y Combinator's blog.
Math Curriculum Review: MathAcademy
Math Academy is what happens when you build a math program without trying to make it cute. It's ruthlessly effective, occasionally frustrating, and probably the closest thing we have to a "truth in advertising" approach to math education. Math Academy will take your 4th grader all the way through university
What is Math Academy? - Ivy Scholars
In this article, we’ll cover what Math Academy is, how it works, and how you can take advantage of what they offer.
