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🎓 Applied Maths PhD student at DAMTP, University of Cambridge 🪐 Showing others the beauty in Maths, Space, and STEM 📧 [email protected]

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I think what’s so poetic about this image is that it was unintentional. I had my phone set up to record the launch and at about 40 seconds into the launch, it hit me that this is the FIRST TIME a woman is going to the moon. My mother and grandmother were alive during the Apollo missions but this is the FIRST time they’re witnessing a woman making that journey. My heart filled and I turned the camera to capture my reaction in that exact moment. I’m so glad I did. The image you’re seeing is a woman in STEM in awe over Christina Koch - and the impact her journey will have on millions of girls around the world. The launch reflecting in my glasses - well, that was just the icing on top of the cake.

I think what’s so poetic about this image is that it was unintentional. I had my phone set up to record the launch and at about 40 seconds into the launch, it hit me that this is the FIRST TIME a woman is going to the moon. My mother and grandmother were alive during the Apollo missions but this is the FIRST time they’re witnessing a woman making that journey. My heart filled and I turned the camera to capture my reaction in that exact moment. I’m so glad I did. The image you’re seeing is a woman in STEM in awe over Christina Koch - and the impact her journey will have on millions of girls around the world. The launch reflecting in my glasses - well, that was just the icing on top of the cake.

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Here’s the video with sound :) the crackling sound was unreal, unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed before 😮‍💨

Here’s the video with sound :) the crackling sound was unreal, unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed before 😮‍💨

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Thinking about Christina Koch’s sentiments yesterday while seeing this image. Speechless.

Thinking about Christina Koch’s sentiments yesterday while seeing this image. Speechless.

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No, AI didn’t just solve the Navier-Stokes equations. So what did it do?
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No, AI didn’t just solve the Navier-Stokes equations. So what did it do?

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610,707 views • 17 days ago

Why wouldn’t mathematicians want solutions to these huge open maths problems? shoutout Alvaro Lozano-Robledo for being a consistent voice in this conversation
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Why wouldn’t mathematicians want solutions to these huge open maths problems? shoutout Alvaro Lozano-Robledo for being a consistent voice in this conversation

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159,487 views • 12 days ago

THIS. WAS. INCREDIBLE. Last post before I head to sleep (although not sure I'll get any lol) and thought I'd leave you with a live reaction 😉 @nasa NASA_Events
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THIS. WAS. INCREDIBLE. Last post before I head to sleep (although not sure I'll get any lol) and thought I'd leave you with a live reaction 😉 @nasa NASA_Events

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879,704 views • 6 months ago

“Why would you pursue a PhD in maths when AI is going to replace you?” Let’s talk about it.
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“Why would you pursue a PhD in maths when AI is going to replace you?” Let’s talk about it.

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31,283 views • 9 days ago

This photo has gone viral online so here's my response :)
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This photo has gone viral online so here's my response :)

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124,004 views • 6 months ago

The most beautiful mathematical creation in nature ✨ And exactly how we can recreate it… #mathematics
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The most beautiful mathematical creation in nature ✨ And exactly how we can recreate it… #mathematics

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126,093 views • 1 year ago

The hardest mathematics problem on the hardest exam…
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The hardest mathematics problem on the hardest exam…

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54,163 views • 10 months ago

This is one of the most beautiful equations in mathematics… Is it your favourite?
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This is one of the most beautiful equations in mathematics… Is it your favourite?

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40,062 views • 7 months ago

New NASA Artemis II photos just dropped!! Speechless.
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New NASA Artemis II photos just dropped!! Speechless.

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16,119 views • 6 months ago

Exciting mathematics news! A new feature film has just been announced about the mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani ✨ I’m so excited about this! Are you?
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Exciting mathematics news! A new feature film has just been announced about the mathematician, Maryam Mirzakhani ✨ I’m so excited about this! Are you?

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17,860 views • 8 months ago

A beautiful shape in mathematics :)
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A beautiful shape in mathematics :)

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