On an early paper of Maryam Mirzakhani
William J. Martin
TL;DR
This paper reflects on Maryam Mirzakhani's early mathematical work and her pioneering achievements, highlighting her significance as a groundbreaking female mathematician and Fields Medalist.
Contribution
It provides historical context and personal insights into Mirzakhani's early research and her impact on the mathematics community.
Findings
Highlights her 1996 article in the Bulletin of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications.
Emphasizes her role as the first female and Iranian Fields Medalist.
Celebrates her legacy and influence in mathematics.
Abstract
Maryam Mirzakhani, the first female (and first Iranian) Fields Medalist, passed away on July 14, 2017 at the age of 40. This short note remembers her 1996 article in the Bulletin of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications and her early years as a mathematician.
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Taxonomy
TopicsGraph Labeling and Dimension Problems · graph theory and CDMA systems · Coding theory and cryptography