Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States,&nbsp;Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal. Mirzakhani’s contributions are explained in the film by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran’s Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics. “It is important that this movie is shown to school girls”—&nbsp;Association for Women in Mathematics “Beautifully clear descriptions and visualizations”— Science News

Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani

Secrets of the Surface introduces Maryam Mirzakhani to a wider public, telling the story of her life as recounted by friends and colleagues, looking at her mathematical work through the words of collaborators, and gauging her impact on future generations.

In celebration of Women's History Month, we are proud to present a post screening conversation with Kimberly Lane Clark (National Girls Collaborative Project), Jo Boaler (Youcubed), Milena Harned (Girls' Angle Math Club) and Abbe Herzig (STEM for Her).

A conversation with Kimberly Lane Clark, Jo Boaler, Milena Harned and Abbe Herzig

This month Sara Nodjoumi (Film producer, director and educator) spoke with Noël Claro (Originals Creative Producer at Netflix) and Dana Boulos (Film director, photographer, creative consultant, and DJ) about what it means to be a working woman, advice their mothers gave them, who their role models are and much more!

A conversation with Sara Nodjoumi, Noël Claro and Dana Boulos

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