barublogEvery great equation begins with a question. And on Women in Mathematics Day, the Department of Mathematics at Eternal University posed one of the most important – How do we inspire the next generation of female mathematicians?
The answer is? Celebrate, Educate, and Elevate.
An Exciting and Eventful day with Numbers
Honouring a Legacy – Maryam Mirzakhani’s Echo Across Generations
The event started with a tribute to the trailblazing Iranian mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani the first and only woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of mathematics, also known as Abel Prize. Her journey, filled with resilience, genius, and quiet power, lit the spark for this day of learning and reflection.
Women Who Changed the World with Maths
As the University Auditorium filled with curiosity and excitement, students brought stories to life sharing powerful presentations about the lives of iconic women like:
• Emmy Noether, the German genius whose theorem transformed modern physics.
• Shakuntala Devi, India’s beloved “Human Computer,” who amazed the world with her mental calculations.
Through these stories, students realized that mathematics is about vision, courage, and the power to see the world differently.
Quizzes, Scholarships & Surprises
The energy only intensified during an interactive mathematics quiz, where students raced to solve brain-bending puzzles. The enthusiasm was electric, with teams cheering, learning, and laughing all at once.
A segment on “Scholarships and Opportunities for Women in Science” followed, sparking hope and ambition. Many students learned, for the first time, about the resources available to help them chase careers in STEM regardless of their background.
Beyond the Classroom – A Movement Begins
Women in Mathematics Day at Eternal University was an inspiring movement. A spark lit in dozens of minds, igniting confidence, curiosity, and courage.
And as students left the auditorium, excidely discussing amongst themselves, some dreaming of solving the Riemann Hypothesis, others just excited about their next math class they carried with them a message louder than any equation –
Yes, you belong here. Yes, you can do this. And yes, the world needs your mind.
Note to fellow students
To every student reading this whether you love math or are still making peace with it remember greatness does not come from always knowing the right answer. It comes from the courage to keep asking questions.
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