Reposted by @rrose7755.bsky.social
What a absolutely beautiful story about women (youthful, middle aged and elder), mathematics, collaboration, human creativity, knots, braids and mentorship.
www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/s...
nytimes.com
The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice (Gift Article)
Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.