The I’m a Mathematician Line Zone ran from 2 to 27 November 2020.

The Zone featured 32 mathematicians and was funded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

Mathematicians

• 32 mathematicians created profiles in the Zone
• 24 engaged with students through live Chats and/or Ask questions
• Mathematicians from a broad range of fields and career stages took part. For example:
  • Kate Elliott – Medical Physicist working for the NHS
  • Christos Klerides – modeller for Mott MacDonald
  • Sarah Barry – medical researcher at the University of Strathclyde

Students

• 243 students from 7 schools in England and Scotland logged into the Zone
• 36% of active students were from target schools (WP and/or U)
  • 32% were from widening participation (WP) schools
  • 4% were from underserved (U) schools