John Pardon Wins the 2026 Fields Medal for Work in Symplectic Geometry | Quanta Magazine

John Pardon sees connections between different areas of math that others don’t. For that vision, he’s now been awarded a Fields Medal.

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Is math discovered or invented?

Four completely satisfying answers.

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Jacob Tsimerman Wins 2026 Fields Medal for André-Oort Conjecture Proof | Quanta Magazine

Determination and effort propelled Jacob Tsimerman to the top of the math world. But now that he’s won a Fields Medal, he worries that the field is in jeopardy.

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Hong Wang Wins 2026 Fields Medal, the Third Woman Ever | Quanta Magazine

Focus, commitment, and insight resulted in a “once in a century” proof. Hong Wang is now just the third woman to win a Fields Medal.

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When Teachers Fear Math, Their Students Suffer the Consequences

Elementary teachers tended to experience more math anxiety—and the effect on student learning can compound.

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Making math fun and meaningful for kids this summer is easier than you think

Although math may not seem like an obvious addition to plans for summer activities, there are easy ways to make it part of the equation, says Olga Fellus. The Brock University Assistant Professor of…

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Report: Black Students’ Exclusion From High-Quality Math Has Dire Consequences

Black children are 15% of public school students, but only 6% of those in AP math while 12% of all workers are Black but just 9% of those in STEM.

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Scientists Say Love Follows Mathematical Patterns

By expanding dynamical systems theories to account for forgetting rates, attraction levels, and reaction patterns, math can now identify ‘relationship danger zones’.

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Math fans of all ages celebrate U of T prof’s historic Fields Medal

For high school student Emir Kardos, watching the University of Toronto’s Jacob Tsimerman win the 2026 Fields Medal just down the hall from the professor’s office felt like “standing in the presence o...

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The secret math behind catchy melodies | Waterloo News

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than…

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The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab. DOGE Downsized It Last Year

“Based on simple math, these outbreak responses—which require rapid, timely responses—are going to be greatly diminished,” the former CDC lab director tells WIRED.

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“These are the notes that comprise that marvelous chord.” How one man used math to solve the Beatles’ greatest guitar mystery

Released on this day in 1964, “A Hard Day’s Night” has confounded guitarists with its famous opening chord. Here’s why no one was ever able to play it correctly.

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Giraffes may be surprisingly good at simple math

Researchers found that some animals could “count” carrots in a test—and may have better numerical skills than dogs or horses.

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Blending algebra and geometry: An approach to high school math slowly gains favor

Supporters say ‘integrated math’ allows for a variety of STEM pathways in high school

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10 best triangles of the 21st century (so far).

The definitive ranking.

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More students with disabilities learning in general education classrooms

A GAO report finds 42 states and the District of Columbia increased the share of students with disabilities in general education classes.

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Math reveals how honeybee hives balance the 'daring few, patient many' strategy

How do bees make group decisions without a leader? Math experts have determined that the best strategy is for a few to assume the risk of foraging under all conditions while the majority stay safely…

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Faster solutions, lower test scores: How AI is eroding math skills

Researchers detect ‘cognitive surrender’ in answering word problems

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Coincidences in My Life Have Me Wondering

Coincidences in My Life Have Me Wondering: My search for a hidden structure to astronomically unlikely occurrences

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Designing Classroom Accommodations That Help Students With Disabilities Succeed in College

Teachers can support students during the final stages of college preparation by viewing supports through a transition lens.

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How Two Schools Are Rethinking Math for English Learners

Schools in Oregon and Virginia are trying to build students' vocabulary in the subject—and their confidence.

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Chinese and Canadian approaches to math teaching have a lot to learn from each other

A study connecting teachers from Chongqing, China and Ontario reveals strengths in Ontario mathematics education, and what could contribute to ongoing improvement.

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Why Moving Ahead in Math Isn’t Always the Right Move

Jon Star on strategies to move math teaching beyond speed, fostering deeper thinking and understanding for advanced students

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What the difference between a ‘silent e’ and a ‘magic e’ can reveal about effective tutoring

Struggling students can get lost when tutoring uses different terminology and approaches from their core classroom instruction. A recent study found students tutored using more-aligned materials made…

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Calculated joy: Why GeekWire’s STEM Educator of the Year built a museum to fix math trauma

GeekWire STEM Educator of the Year Tracy Drinkwater is changing the narrative around math. Go inside SUMM, Seattle’s new interactive math museum.

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Igniting Student Curiosity in Math and Science Lessons

By giving students the opportunity to wonder and generate questions, teachers can boost engagement and strengthen problem-solving skills.

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Researchers Test Kids' Math Skills, Choice in Learning

In a game played on the tablet screen, Sasha, a virtual flower shop customer with a bird on her shoulder, asks for a wreath divided equally into thirds between purple, blue and red blooms.The digital…

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Kids and parents dislike math homework, so teachers are scrapping it. Will students be better off?

Some experts worry that less homework could be a problem for math achievement, at a time when math scores nationwide are already at a dismal low

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