Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand now with KPBS Passport!
“Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision Of Maryam Mirzakhani” examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field.
In 2014, prior to her untimely death at age 40, she became both the first woman and the first Iranian to be awarded the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics, often equated in stature with the Nobel Prize.
Filmed in Canada, Iran, and the United States, this film examines the life and mathematical work of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian immigrant to the United States who became a superstar in her field. In 2014, she was both the first woman and the first Iranian to be honored by mathematics’ highest prize, the Fields Medal. Mirzakhani’s contributions are explained by leading mathematicians and illustrated by animated sequences. Her mathematical colleagues from around the world, as well as former teachers, classmates, and students in Iran today, convey the deep impact of her achievements. The path of her education, success on Iran’s Math Olympiad team, and her brilliant work, make Mirzakhani an ideal role model for girls looking toward careers in science and mathematics.
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Maryam Mirzakhani, a mathematician, a mom, and the first woman to receive a Fields Medal. Celebrating Women's History Month, Argot Pictures shares some inspiring films focusing on incredible women who inspire us daily.
Credits: ZALA films. Distributed by American Public Television
