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  • Black mathematician month 2019

    Black mathematician month 2019

    1 October 2019
    A month celebrating the contributions of black mathematicians
  • The first Black Mathematician Month outreach event

    The first Black Mathematician Month outreach event

    11 December 2018
    Looking back at the exciting day that closed our 2018 celebrations
  • The maths ‘black box’

    The maths ‘black box’

    30 October 2018
    John Pougué Biyong explains how and why science communication can lead to better diversity.
  • Balancing the equation

    Balancing the equation

    25 October 2018
    Reviewing the Royal Institution's first Black History Month event.
  • The mathematics of Black Panther

    The mathematics of Black Panther

    11 October 2018
    Nira Chamberlain explains how Black Panther's suit can be modelled mathematically
  • David Blackwell and me

    David Blackwell and me

    9 October 2018
    Clive Fraser reflects on his interactions with one of the greatest ever Black mathematicians
  • Black Mathematician Month 2018

    Black Mathematician Month 2018

    4 October 2018
    We look back at last year's Black Mathematician Month, and give a preview of what to expect this October.
  • Closing the first Black Mathematician Month

    Closing the first Black Mathematician Month

    31 October 2017
    Reflecting on what we've learnt over the past few weeks.
  • In conversation with Vernon Morris

    In conversation with Vernon Morris

    27 October 2017
    The co-author of a recent paper on diversity in professional STEM societies talks about access to science.
  • In conversation with Talitha Washington

    In conversation with Talitha Washington

    26 October 2017
    Meet Talitha Washington, an activist, mathematician, and professor
  • My mathematical trajectory

    My mathematical trajectory

    25 October 2017
    Stories and lessons on diversity in mathematics from a globe-trotting number theorist.
  • In conversation with Jonathan Farley

    In conversation with Jonathan Farley

    24 October 2017
    We spoke with Jonathan Farley about his research and experiences as a black mathematician.
  • In conversation with Tanniemola Liverpool

    In conversation with Tanniemola Liverpool

    23 October 2017
    As part of Black Mathematician Month, we spoke to the Bristol University professor about access schemes and the importance of mentors.
  • The kind of problems black mathematicians wish didn’t need solving

    The kind of problems black mathematicians wish didn’t need solving

    16 October 2017
    Stories that illustrate the barriers that black mathematicians have faced in recent history.
  • Why do Afro-Caribbean pupils underachieve in education?

    Why do Afro-Caribbean pupils underachieve in education?

    13 October 2017
    Data scientist Jonny Brooks-Bartlett gives his views as part of Black Mathematician Month.
  • In conversation with Olubunmi Abidemi Fadipe-Joseph

    In conversation with Olubunmi Abidemi Fadipe-Joseph

    11 October 2017
    Meet Olubunmi Abidemi Fadipe-Joseph, an active promoter for women in mathematics from Nigeria
  • You don’t need permission to be a great mathematician!

    You don’t need permission to be a great mathematician!

    9 October 2017
    Nira Chamberlain, one of the UK's top 100 scientists, shares his experiences as a black mathematician.
  • Star polynomials

    Star polynomials

    6 October 2017
    Natalya Silcott introduces us to star polynomials!
  • In conversation with Nazar Miheisi

    In conversation with Nazar Miheisi

    4 October 2017
    Our first interview celebrating Black Mathematician Month
  • October is Black Mathematician Month

    October is Black Mathematician Month

    2 October 2017
    Promoting black mathematicians, and talking about building a more representative mathematical community.

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    We review the third of this year’s nominees for the Book of the Year
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Chalkdust is published by Chalkdust Magazine, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom. ISSN 2059-3805 (Print). ISSN 2059-3813 (Online).