In memory of Maryam Mirzakhani

July 14 marks the third anniversary of the death of prominent Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. In 2014, she became the first female winner of the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics. Although Mirzakhani passed away in 2017, her invaluable contributions to the field of mathematics endure, and her trailblazing career has paved the way forward for many women mathematicians

In memory of Maryam Mirzakhani, a phenomenal mathematician and an icon for women in science

TEHRAN – July 14 marks the third anniversary of the death of Maryam Mirzakhani, a prominent Iranian mathematician and the first woman to receive the Fields medal.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

World’s Women in Mathematics Day: Mirzakhani, a genius who shattered stereotypes

TEHRAN – The second year of World’s Women in Mathematics Day will be celebrated through video conferencing on May 12, which is the birthday of late Maryam Mirzakhani, the Iranian-born genius mathematician who shattered stereotypes about women's ability in mathematics.

UN honors Iranian scientist Mirzakhani for her world-altering, trailblazing career

TEHRAN – The United Nations Women, a UN entity for gender equality and women's empowerment, have honored seven women scientists, including Iran’s Maryam Mirzakhani, who have made significant contributions to the field of science, highlighting their world-altering and trailblazing careers.

“Remember Maryam Mirzakhani” at Tehran exhibition 

TEHRAN – “Remember Maryam Mirzakhani”, an exhibition of graphic designs held in Italy in 2108 to commemorate the Iranian mathematical genius Maryam Mirzakhani, is currently underway in her homeland Tehran.

Maryam Mirzakhani’s birthday marked world’s Women in Mathematics Day

TEHRAN – The birthday of late Maryam Mirzakhani, Iranian-born genius mathematician and Stanford University professor, was designated as a day for celebrating women in mathematics.

National Festival on Women and Science slated for February

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran is to host the 2nd National Festival on Women and Science in February, commemorating the late Iranian mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani.

Iranian scientist Babak Farzad dies of terminal cancer 

TEHRAN — Iranian scientist Babak Farzad passed away on Thursday after months of battling with cancer. He was 41.

Intl. Day of Mathematics to honor late Iranian mathematician Mirzakhani

TEHRAN – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared March 14 as the International Day of Mathematics (IDM) to pay tribute to late Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani and some other female scientists.