Maryam Mirzakhani: Her Math, Her Life and what we can learn from her

Dr. Amineh Farzannia is an Assistant professor at the University of Connecticut-Stamford. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri under super-vision of Prof.Peter Casazza. She has 16 years of experience of teaching Mathe-matics in 5 different states and played a central role in developing and expanding the Q-Center at UConn Stamford.

In this talk, we will explore the remarkable life and achievements of Maryam Mirzakhani, one of the most influential mathematicians of our time. Dr. Farzan-nia, an Iranian mathematician and educator, will discuss Dr. Mirzakhani’s early life and education in Iran, her groundbreaking academic career in the United States, and her profound contributions to mathematics. The presentation will also offer a closer look at her personality, perseverance, and lasting legacy as a scholar, role model, and inspiration to future generations of mathematicians and scholars around the world.