Maryam Mirzakhani

Maryam Mirzakhani

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Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician and the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics. Born in 1977, she made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and dynamical systems. Her innovative work on the behavior of curved surfaces has had a lasting impact on mathematics. Tragically, she passed away in 2017 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy that inspires countless students and mathematicians around the world.

Born on May 03, 1977 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
142,677
Power
5,787$
Sentiment
7.84
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 83,284 $3,845,000 3,822$
Italy 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 60,461,826 59,393 $2,000,000 1,965$
Totals 2 144,245,768 142,677 $5,845,000 5,787$
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Germany Germany: Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to win a Fields Medal in 2014, but she passed away three years later from cancer. 7

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Indonesia Indonesia: Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to win the Fields Medal for her contributions to mathematics. 9

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Peru Peru: Maryam Mirzakhani was the first woman to receive the Fields Medal for her contributions to geometry and dynamical systems. 9

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