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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):
➤ Mathematicians’ life stories • Career paths academia, industry, public service • Mentoring, belonging, underrepresented groups • Teaching and math education • Research snapshots: geometry, algebra, topology, stats, data science • Outreach, writing, leadershipThis podcast features extended conversations with mathematicians and mathematics-adjacent professionals that emphasize the personal, human side of mathematical life. Across the episodes, guests describe how they came to mathematics through a wide range of backgrounds and educational pathways, often highlighting formative childhood experiences, influential teachers and advisors, and moments that redirected their trajectories. The discussions commonly address what it feels like to learn and do mathematics in real institutional settings, including the importance of belonging, community, and mentorship—especially for people who find themselves “the only one” in a space or who are working to broaden participation in the field.
Many conversations connect mathematics to leadership and service: running departments, editing major publications, directing programs, serving in professional societies, securing funding, and building networks that support students and colleagues. The show also frequently explores how mathematical training transfers beyond traditional academic careers, touching on industry roles such as data science and on public-facing work like writing, outreach, and interdisciplinary applications.
Alongside career narratives, guests discuss practical habits and values—how they sustain research and teaching, communicate clearly, manage energy and rest, and balance work with personal life. Listeners can expect a mix of reflections on mathematical thinking (including proof and storytelling), accounts of advocacy and education initiatives, and the idiosyncratic details—hobbies, objects, routines, and places—that round out each guest’s portrait.
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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 |