WELCOME TO WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS @ MIT

From pure math to applied mathematics, more women than ever are interested in solving real-world and theoretical problems in pursuit of a better world. We are students, postdocs, instructors, professors, math teachers, and researchers, working in education, industry, tech, finance, and government. This website celebrates MIT mathematicians who identify as female in our department and the larger STEM community. We’re interested in advocating for an inclusive atmosphere and promoting gender equity within a largely male-dominated field. Our goal for this website is to provide a welcoming space to share our projects and achievements, upcoming events, career resources, and networking opportunities among your peers, fellow professionals, and educators. We wish to encourage women and girls to study math for the sheer joy of it, to promote their personal and professional development, and to consider careers in the mathematical sciences.

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    WIM hosts dinner social
    Women in Math members at a recent dinner social.
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    Yiming Chen ’24 named Rhodes Scholar
    Yiming Chen, from Beijing, China, and the Washington area, was named one of four Rhodes China Scholars on Sept 28. At Oxford, she will pursue graduate studies in engineering science, working toward her ongoing goal of advancing AI safety and reliability in clinical workflows. Chen graduated from MIT in 2024 with a BS in mathematics… Read more: Yiming Chen ’24 named Rhodes Scholar
  • Applying the beauty and rigor of math to social sciences
    By Pamela Ferdinand Growing up in Serbia, Nataša Dragović ’14 had no interest in politics. She also had no plans to become a mathematician like her parents. Yet today she’s an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where her work applies probability to social science problems such as how… Read more: Applying the beauty and rigor of math to social sciences
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    Women in Math Dinner 2024
    While we all miss the annual dinner usually held at the home of WIM director Gigliola Staffilani, who is on sabbatical, everyone enjoyed great conversations, a sumptuous dinner, and fun beverages Oct. 23 at the Wiener Common Room.
  • Profile: Mengjie Ding ’12 SB
    Mengjie Deng attended the Sept. 10 Math Department event “From Here to Where,” where alumni talk to students about their career path after leaving MIT. Now a Data Science Manager at Stripe, Mengjie uses machine learning and statistical methods to optimize user experience and business performance for financial products. Name: Mengjie DingHometown: Shanghai, ChinaMajors/Minors: Course… Read more: Profile: Mengjie Ding ’12 SB