Category Archives: women in math

Working While Nursing

Here was my view for a good chunk of the Joint Mathematics Meetings, where I was holed up for the third time that day in theĀ  lactation room. My then-two-month-old baby was an hour away at home, so if I … Continue reading

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Letter of Recommendation for a Boston Mathcation

Just got back from my month long research visit to the Boston area. I wrote last month about how hard it was to re-immerse myself in my research and writing for this visit, even though I desperately wanted to do … Continue reading

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We Need to Talk

On the plane to San Diego for the joint meetings, I finally watched The Big Sick. There’s a throwaway line where a character, voice filled with shame and disgust, says “Who goes to a math conference to get laid?” A … Continue reading

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