Date of Entry: 17 March 2009 Blog Description: This blog explored the gender issue whether a woman can do what a man can do. This particular discussion focused on mathematicians of both genders. Topic: The discussion provided information about a Portuguese mathematician named Irene Maria Quintanilha Coelho Da Fonseca whose research interests lie in continuum mechanics, calculus of variations, geometric measure theory and partial differential equations. Instantly, I felt that Coelho Da Fonseca accomplished a great feat in an area of study that has been credited to men. Additionally, she would offer inspiration to all women mathematicians out there because they would be able to persevere and feel support. Also, this mathematician has made history in mathematics, the world, and among women, and that is something that regardless of gender can be done. Most importantly, I wanted to use Coelho da Fonseca as an agent particularly for the young ladies in my class because some of them feel intimidated or unable to complete the tasks. However, Fonseca shows them that they can do it. Unfortunately, no one responded to this post. But I would take this information and expose students to various mathematicians of all genders and time periods in the very beginning of the school year. In addition, I would urge them to understand that they can make history in math and outside of it. Although this might be a subject that is intimidating, they are still mathematicians for learning, using, and applying their math knowledge.
Date of Entry: 17 March 2009
ReplyDeleteBlog Description: This blog explored the gender issue whether a woman can do what a man can do. This particular discussion focused on mathematicians of both genders.
Topic: The discussion provided information about a Portuguese mathematician named Irene Maria Quintanilha Coelho Da Fonseca whose research interests lie in continuum mechanics, calculus of variations, geometric measure theory and partial differential equations.
Instantly, I felt that Coelho Da Fonseca accomplished a great feat in an area of study that has been credited to men. Additionally, she would offer inspiration to all women mathematicians out there because they would be able to persevere and feel support. Also, this mathematician has made history in mathematics, the world, and among women, and that is something that regardless of gender can be done.
Most importantly, I wanted to use Coelho da Fonseca as an agent particularly for the young ladies in my class because some of them feel intimidated or unable to complete the tasks. However, Fonseca shows them that they can do it.
Unfortunately, no one responded to this post. But I would take this information and expose students to various mathematicians of all genders and time periods in the very beginning of the school year. In addition, I would urge them to understand that they can make history in math and outside of it. Although this might be a subject that is intimidating, they are still mathematicians for learning, using, and applying their math knowledge.