Winter 2020

  • 05/13: Book club – discussion with the authors Linda Babcok and Sara Laschever

We will be discussion “Women Don’t Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for change”

You can access the book online through your Harvard id here. If you don’t have one, contact us, or check our Teams group – Reading channel here!

 

  • 05/15 @7pm: Movie night – Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani
Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal.
Mirzakhani’s contributions are explained in the film by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran’s Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics.
http://www.zalafilms.com/secrets/synopsis.html
We will watch the film together through zoom, however, please register yourself previously here for free:

We also have some recipes for you to snack on during the movie. Give them a try!!