Mathematically Uncensored

Pamela and Aris continue their conversation about leadership from last episode. They discuss the constant exhaustion and pain that comes from white supremacy, and offer an alternative world in which mathematicians of color are treasured.

Pamela and Aris take a look at the mailbag and answer questions about leadership, the Math Alliance, and the AMS Task Force Report. They discuss what is lacking in the current leadership of the math discipline, and call for new, better leaders. Also featured are some funky sound effects.

Pamela and Aris discuss the other side of collaboration: who gets the credit? Who creates the narrative — and what should we do when that narrative is wrong? They then discuss a question from one of our listeners: finding a balance between the work minority mathematicians do as mathematicians vs. the work they do as people of color, especially when only one of those is professionally recognized. Finally, Pamela reveals that she's a total softie when it comes to third graders.

Aris and Pamela welcome special guest Sade Luwoye, the creator and host of the Win in STEM podcast. They talk collaboration, succeeding in industry, and Sade's new job.

Mathematically Uncensored hits double digits! Pamela and Aris discuss the commodification of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work, giving and getting feedback as a minority in mathematics, and whether a lack of financial independence is a reason to stay quiet.

When institutions open their eyes to race, opening their doors to people of color is just the first step. Aris and Pamela talk civility, changing the narrative around graduate programs, and the meaning behind the lack of tortillas in Williamstown.

Why did Pamela apply to only one PhD program? This week, Pamela and Aris talk grants and self-promotion, and how it relates to confidence, perfectionism, and the career advancement of people of color. And Pamela starts a campaign to launch ArisWinger.com.

Pamela and Aris discuss insurrection, a black mathematician fellowship, and diversity statements.

Pamela and Aris are wrapping up the semester and express how tired they are. They also discuss how to prepare job applications and interviews.

Pamela and Aris discuss what an ally looks like and how they should interact with Uncle Fred on Thanksgiving. They also discuss whether a successful minority should go back to the community they group up in after they have 'made it'.