The Mathematics of Mathematics: Using Mathematics and Data Science to Analyze the Mathematical Sciences Community and Enhance Social Justice
Ron Buckmire, Joseph E. Hibdon, Jr., Drew Lewis, Omayra, Ortega, Jos\'e L. Pab\'on, Rachel Roca, Andr\'es R., Vindas-Mel\'endez

TL;DR
This paper reviews how mathematical and data science techniques can analyze and address inequities within the mathematical sciences community to promote social justice and inclusivity.
Contribution
It introduces the concept of 'mathematics of Mathematics' to systematically study and improve equity in the mathematical sciences using quantitative methods.
Findings
Identifies existing inequities in the mathematical sciences community
Provides examples of quantitative analysis of social justice issues
Proposes collaborative approaches to enhance equity
Abstract
We present and discuss a curated selection of recent literature related to the application of quantitative techniques, tools, and topics from mathematics and data science that have been used to analyze the mathematical sciences community. We engage in this project with a focus on including research that highlights, documents, or quantifies (in)equities that exist in the mathematical sciences, specifically, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) more broadly. We seek to enhance social justice in the mathematics and data science communities by providing numerous examples of the ways in which the mathematical sciences fails to meet standards of equity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We introduce the term ``mathematics of Mathematics" for this project, explicitly building upon the growing, interdisciplinary field known as ``Science of Science" to interrogate,…
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TopicsStatistics Education and Methodologies
