Hi, I'm Cristina, STEMinist

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Mathematician, Educator, Researcher

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Mathematics is the most beautiful and the most powerful creation of the human spirit. -- Stefan Banach

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Meet the Mathematician Who Sees Poetry in Numbers and Letters!  To me, pure mathematics is the essence of creation; everything around me constructs mathematics. It is the language that speaks to my inner world, conveying both truth and beauty in infinite, rapturous ways.

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Reading, writing, and reflecting on philosophical quests have always been a part of my journey. I can remember going to bed as a child with four or five books by my side and a notebook full of ideas I wanted to publish one day. Growing up with beautiful languages and libraries, along with inspirational people and workspaces, has carved a life imbued with good books and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of the written word. A life-long desire to read, learn, and question, continues to drive and shape my mathematical vision.

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I am deeply besotted with science. What a thrilling gift to unfold!

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As a woman in science, I have a keen interest in issues surrounding equality and diversity. My advocacy work for the inclusion of South African Girls in science education and policy is continually expanding, and I am fiercely committed to effecting meaningful change in the lives of many.

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This blog is written in a purely personal capacity and conveys my Reality contoured as an African woman, a woman in science, a woman mathematician in a male-dominated science club, a mother, a South African Muslim.​

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I come to work every day because I'm fascinated by the questions I'm trying to answer. I hope that what I do makes a difference – whether it's in the classrooms, workshops, or in my personal life.  Join me and support my journey as I navigate the intricacies of nurturing and shaping mathematics and science identity in our Girls. Let's learn, grow, and make a difference together!