The MIT Math community celebrated International Women in Math Day on May 12 with guest speaker Melanie Matchett Wood from Harvard University. “It was a wonderful event that brought our diverse community together,” says Professor Ju-Lee Kim, who helped run the event. “Going forward, I hope this annual event will be an opportunity to celebrate diversity […]
Jessica Wan Wins 2024 Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize
March 3, 2025
First-year Jessica Wan was the top-scoring woman in the annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. She finishing in the top 25, which earned her the $1,000 Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize. “I’m very honored to be receiving this prize and excited to continue studying math at MIT alongside so many other Elizabeth Lowell Putnam awardees!” says Jessica. She […]
Women in Math Dinner 2024
October 28, 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.
How will AI affect the lives of women?
March 1, 2024
Wednesday March 6, 202411:30am-1:00pmWong Auditorium (E51-115) Register Keynote Speaker: Professor Marzyeh GhassemiRemarks by: Kade Crockford, Director, Technology for Liberty Program, ACLUPuja Balaji, Co-President of MITxHarvard Women in AIDiscussion Moderated by: Amy Brand, Director and Publisher of MIT PressHow will AI affect the lives of women in terms of healthcare, bias and careers? Join us and our panel of […]