Maryam Mirzakhani
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Iranian mathematician (1977–2017)
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Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math | Lex Fridman Podcast #226
Lex Fridman
Iranian mathematician, the first woman to win the Fields Medal, whose work was entirely visual. She was told at age 13 that she couldn't do math but went on to achieve global recognition for connecting unconnected areas of mathematics.
Ep. 234: Ambition Without Burnout
Cal Newport
An Iranian mathematician and Stanford professor who won the Fields Medal in 2014, known for her 'slow' approach to solving deep, complex mathematical problems for years, exemplifying slow productivity.