One of the ways that I self-care is to design mathematical cross stitch patterns. The circumstances we are currently in require that we stay at home and social distance. It is a stressful and uncertain time all around the world. I have an anxiety disorder and depression and staying indoors it is easy to ruminate… Continue reading 15 Creative Mathematical Cross Stitch Patterns for Science Communication and Math Enthusiasts
Celebrating Pi(π) Day (Mathematical Cross Stitch)
I recently made a decision in time for Pi(π) Day! I am going to make all my mathematical cross stitch patterns free for download. All except my Pride Flage Euler Identity patterns. I am reserving them for my Etsy shop. That was always my intention to sell those items for people like me who want… Continue reading Celebrating Pi(π) Day (Mathematical Cross Stitch)
Everyone Hates Moral Philosophy Professors
If you don’t get the title that is okay. Now that The Good Place is coming to the end you can catch up and binge the whole series in one go! But yes, today, I want to talk about ethics. I’m not an expert by any means. Plus, there are so many approaches out there… Continue reading Everyone Hates Moral Philosophy Professors
The Juxtaposition of Two Math Dreams
I just completed my first quarter of a Post-Bacc mathematics degree. I am fortunate that most of my classes from more than a decade ago were accepted for credit. I think that if things go as planned, that I’ll have my BA by the summer of 2020. That isn’t so bad. I would have completed… Continue reading The Juxtaposition of Two Math Dreams
Struggling With Mathematics is the Difficult Problem Students Bravely Face
Today, I want to talk about struggling with mathematics. I think the best way to do this is by reacting to something G.H. Hardy said. While doing some research on Hardy, I came across a blog by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings. I was overjoyed to see one of my favorite writers talk about my… Continue reading Struggling With Mathematics is the Difficult Problem Students Bravely Face