Success Stories

Science writing suits me well. It combines a lot of my interests and skills.
After getting my degree in maths and my masters in mathematical research, modelling and computation, I was looking for a PhD in Spain.
My interest in mathematics started very early.
“But why Statistics?!!” This is a question I have been asked hundreds of times, almost every time I introduce myself and my background to anyone ne
From as far back as I can remember I have always loved maths.
My PhD project is very interdisciplinary – both mathematically and on a wider subject basis.
What I like the most about doing maths is that it stimulates critical and creative thinking.
When I started my PhD I was terrified of public speaking, but I’ve grown into a confident speaker, able to present my work at conferences, and I en
I had an amazing time doing mathematics at the University of Bath.
My first degree (BA from Oberlin College, USA) is in mathematics.
When I was studying math in the seventies, in Bilbao, I would have never dreamt of what my career as a mathematician and a researcher would be year
My finishing high school was a big deal in my family, as both of my parents education ended at 9th grade.
I feel like I am successful because I’ve had amazing support and guidance from colleagues, collaborators, mentors, and professional development org
I enjoyed mathematics at school but I never envisaged studying it at university, and didn’t even know medical statistics existed!
I am currently a masters student at UCL studying towards an Msc in Medical Statistics and in September, I will be starting a job working in industr