I grew up in a family with three siblings. My parents were always very supportive and encouraging. It was important for them that we have meaningful and satisfying professions, but they didn't care as much about success and achievement. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
As a kid, I dreamt of becoming a writer. My most exciting pastime was reading novels; in fact, I would read anything I could… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
My older brother was the person who got me interested in science in general. He used to tell me what he learned in school.… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
I grew up in a family with three siblings. My parents were always very supportive and encouraging. It was important for them that we… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
I did poorly in math for a couple of years in middle school; I was just not interested in thinking about it. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
The beauty of mathematics only shows itself to more patient followers. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
I don't have any particular recipe. It is the reason why doing research is challenging as well as attractive. It is like being lost… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
The most rewarding part of my work is the "Aha" moment, the excitement of discovery and enjoyment of understanding something new - the feeling of being on top of a hill and having a clear view. But most of the time, doing mathematics for me is like being on a long hike with no trail and no end in sight.… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share
Sometimes, properties of a fixed hyperbolic surface can be better understood by studying the moduli space that parameterises all hyperbolic structures on a given… — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
I don't think that everyone should become a mathematician, but I do believe that many students don't give mathematics a real chance. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
In particular, I am interested in understanding hyperbolic surfaces. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
I like crossing the imaginary boundaries people set up between different fields - it's very refreshing. — Maryam Mirzakhani Copy Share Image
