A mathematical record from the pandemic

May 5, 2020 Anthony Bonato Communication, Education and Outreach, Mathematics and Statistics

The new normal We are living in a time few of us would have imagined possible only months ago. Millions worldwide are affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, resulting in a significant loss of life and immense pressure on healthcare systems. Millions are unemployed and facing economic hardships unseen since the Great Depression. Businesses are… Read More A mathematical record from the pandemic

A teachable moment for mathematicians

January 3, 2020 Anthony Bonato Communication, Education and Outreach, Mathematics and Statistics

Reality check If you are reading this, then you are likely a woman, racialized, indigenous, or LGBTQ+. The union of those groups covers a large part of the human race. Historically and presently, the majority of mathematicians belongs to none of those groups. In Canada, for example, about 18% of mathematics faculty are women compared… Read More A teachable moment for mathematicians

On being a gay mathematician redux

June 4, 2019 Anthony Bonato Communication, Education and Outreach, Mathematics and Statistics

Looking back I published the blog post On being a gay mathematician in June 2017. Two years later, I’ve had a generally positive reaction to the post, and I amplified my queer positive message out to the world through my writing and advocacy. I’ve been on a few diversity-type panels and interacted, either in person… Read More On being a gay mathematician redux