In the context of the International Day of Women in Mathematics (May 12), the Department of Mathematics of the School of Applied Sciences of the University of Western Macedonia Greece, presents the exhibition “Women of Mathematics throughout Europe – A gallery of portraits”, in co-organization with the Association of Greek Women in Mathematics, and with the kind sponsorship of the Onassis Scholars’ Association.
The exhibition aims to update the necessity of developing modern forms of interaction of Mathematics on the European continent and aims to create a framework of encouragement for young female mathematicians and students, and a solid reference point for them. The exhibition includes 20 portraits of female mathematicians from European countries, who have been distinguished for their progress in the field of Mathematics and mathematical research. Launched at the 8th European Congress of Mathematics (ECM) in June 2021 in Portorož, Slovenia, it expands on the original exhibition of 13 portraits, which was launched at the 7th ECM in Berlin in 2016. The exhibition was presented for the first time in Greece in the context of the 1st Workshop of Greek Women in Mathematics that took place in July 2022 at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).
The exhibition will be located in the premises of the Library at the University of Western Macedonia in Kastoria from 2 to 12 May, 2023 (9:00 -15:00).
Also on Friday, May 12 at 11:00 at the Great Amphitheater of the University in Kastoria, a public lecture will be delivered by Professor Sofia Lambropoulou of the School of Applied Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the NTUA, who is a member of the GWM Executive Board.
