What is Journeys of Black Mathematicians (2024) about?

Name: Journeys of Black Mathematicians (2024)
Genre: Documentary

Severely underrepresented in mathematics, African Americans have played important roles as researchers and educators in the field. This documentary traces the history of the individuals who worked as pioneers in expanding the presence of African Americans in mathematics. Journeys of Black Mathematicians is a film that will inspire African American students to continue their studies and consider career paths in mathematics. This joint project between the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and Zala Films, designed for the general public, will appeal to both math/science audiences and anyone interested in the largely untold history of African Americans in science and mathematics.

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What is Journeys of Black Mathematicians (2024) about?: Severely underrepresented in mathematics, African Americans have played important roles as researchers and educators in the field. This documentary traces the history of the individuals who worked as pioneers in expanding the presence of African Americans in mathematics. Journeys of Black Mathematicians is a film that will inspire African American students to continue their studies and consider career paths in mathematics. This joint project between the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and Zala Films, designed for the general public, will appeal to both math/science audiences and anyone interested in the largely untold history of African Americans in science and mathematics.