May 12
at the University of Lethbridge and on Zoom
A Day to Celebrate Women and Diversity in Mathematics
What is May 12?
May12 is a joyful opportunity for the mathematical community to celebrate women in mathematics. The celebration takes place every year, all around the world. The goal of the day is to inspire women everywhere to celebrate their achievements in mathematics, and to encourage an open, welcoming and inclusive work environment for everybody.
See the May 12 organization page for events around the world: https://may12.womeninmaths.org/
Why May 12?
Since 2018, May 12th has been a day designated to celebrate women in Mathematics and was chosen in reference to the first woman Fields Medallist, Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani (1977-2017).
What is happening on May 12, 2023, in Lethbridge?
This year, the May 12 event at the University of Lethbridge is centered around celebrating and supporting resilient mathematicians: due to their gender or the unrest in their country of origin, many mathematicians face challenges and this can impact their work. For instance, the past year has been most challenging for Ukranian and Iranian women, especially students.
Highlights of the day (see Schedule):
Twelve on the Twelfth (Kristine Bauer)
Mathematics for Humanity (Laleh Behjat)
panel discussion" Challenges for international mathematicians" (Kristine Bauer, Laleh Behjat, Alia Hamieh, Hermie Monterde)
Moderator: Habiba Kadiristudents talks.
Everyone, independent of their gender, is invited to join the discussion (see Venue and Registration).
Dr. Kristine Bauer
Co Director PIMS
University of Calgary
Dr. Laleh Behjat
NSERC Prairie Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
University of Calgary
Dr. Alia Hamieh
Associate Professor
University of Northern British Columbia
Hermie Monterde
Graduate student
University of Manitoba
Maryam Mirzakhani doodles
Associate Professor
(Lethbridge)
University of Lethbridge
Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.
Many thanks for the support of Nathan Ng (PIMS local site director), Cherie Secrist (administrative assistant), and of our local volunteers: Shirin Alimirzaei, Felix Baril-Boudreau, Narjes Delpisheh, Golnoush Farzanfard, and Hiva Gheisari.