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Join former MAA President Deanna Haunsperger and Monthly Editor Della Dumbaugh as they explore the lives of mathematicians in this podcast to reveal the humanity of the discipline. These conversations will inspire others with their shared experiences of challenge and support, of doubt and devotion, and of isolation and community.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Mathematician life stories • career paths academia/industry • research areas and communication • teaching and mentorship • community, belonging, and equity • outreach and making math accessible • leadership and service in mathematics institutionsThis podcast features long-form conversations with mathematicians and mathematically trained professionals, using personal narrative to show how people find their way into mathematics and how they sustain a life connected to the discipline. Across episodes, guests describe childhood influences, pivotal teachers and advisors, moments of belonging or isolation, and the practical steps and habits that helped them persist through doubt, setbacks, and major transitions. Many discussions highlight mentoring, community-building, and efforts to broaden participation in mathematics, including work supporting underrepresented groups and initiatives that improve access to high-quality math education.
The guests’ careers span academic research, teaching, professional societies, publishing and editing, administration and leadership, public communication, and industry roles such as data science. Along the way, listeners hear about what research life can look like (including connections between mathematics and fields like geometry, topology, biology, music, and art), what it means to lead departments or institutions, and how mathematical training translates to work beyond academia. Several conversations also touch on mathematics in public life, including applications to civil rights, human rights, economic equity, and education policy.
A recurring focus is the “human” side of mathematicians: family and home life, identity, values, everyday routines, creativity, and the small details—workspaces, hobbies, travel, and formative experiences—that shape how people think and work. Overall, the show presents mathematics through lived experience, emphasizing relationships, purpose, and the many different ways to be a mathematician.
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Susan D'Agostino 2023-Oct-16 48 minutes |
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Edray Goins 2023-Oct-09 |
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Tara Holm 2023-Oct-02 41 minutes |
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Kobi Abayomi 2023-Sep-25 53 minutes |
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Ranthony Edmonds 2023-Sep-18 56 minutes |
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Ed Burger 2023-Sep-11 69 minutes |
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Season 3 - Trailer 2023-Sep-04 2 minutes |
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Cindy Wyels 2022-Nov-28 55 minutes |
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Mary Gray 2022-Nov-21 52 minutes |
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Ron Buckmire 2022-Nov-14 54 minutes |
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Ron Buckmire 2022-Nov-14 54 minutes |
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Eugenia Cheng, Part 2 2022-Nov-07 42 minutes |
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Eugenia Cheng, Part 2 2022-Nov-07 42 minutes |
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Eugenia Cheng, Part 1 2022-Nov-07 53 minutes |
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Ben Orlin 2022-Oct-31 56 minutes |
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Moon Duchin 2022-Oct-24 56 minutes |
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Season 2 - Trailer 2022-Oct-17 2 minutes |
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Tensia Soto 2021-Nov-08 55 minutes |
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Lloyd Douglas 2021-Nov-01 57 minutes |
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Alicia Prieto Langarica 2021-Oct-25 69 minutes |
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Susan Colley 2021-Oct-18 51 minutes |
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Frank Farris 2021-Oct-11 53 minutes |
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Erica Winterer 2021-Oct-04 58 minutes |
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Erica Flapan 2021-Sep-27 52 minutes |
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Zerotti Woods 2021-Sep-20 49 minutes |
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Talithia Williams 2021-Sep-13 68 minutes |
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Count Me In - Season 1 Trailer 2021-Sep-01 1 minute |