What is (a + b)² ?
This was the question I was asked during my master's interview in mathematics. It was a simple question—so simple that even those who dislike math could answer it instantly. But…
Why I Left My Role as an Assistant Professor — and what needs to change in academia
In 2023 I made a difficult decision: I stepped away from my role as an Assistant Professor. It wasn’t because I stopped loving teaching—quite the opposite. I became an educator…
Why a negative times a negative is positive
Have you ever been handed the rule “a negative times a negative is a positive” and accepted it as one of those math facts you just have to memorize? You…
Rejection, Self-Doubt, and a New Beginning
When I applied for a master’s program at Bonn University, I believed I had a strong profile. Mathematics has always been my passion—I’d won quizzes and competitions, spent late nights…