As a graduate student at Harvard, I had to explain quite a few times that I was allowed to attend a university as a woman in Iran.
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I don't think that everyone should become a mathematician, but I do believe that many students don't give mathematics a real chance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mathematics is often undervalued by students who don't fully engage with it.
Maryam Mirzakhani emphasizes the importance of giving mathematics a fair chance, suggesting that while it may not be necessary for everyone to become a mathematician, many students miss out on its value due to a lack of effort or interest. Her words encourage a more open and engaged approach to learning mathematics.
Themes
MathematicsEducationLearningStudentsOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher could use this quote when encouraging students to participate more in math class.
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