The Intrepid Mathematician
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I am Anthony Bonato, a mathematician and professor at Ryerson University in Toronto. I have published two academic books and over 90 research papers in the field of network theory. I also write about mathematics, current events, popular culture, and my adventures in becoming a science fiction author.
The Intrepid Mathematician
4y ago
The new normal We are living in a time few of us would have imagined possible only months ago. Millions worldwide are affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19, resulting in a significant loss of life and immense pressure on healthcare systems. Millions are unemployed and facing economic hardships unseen since the Great Depression. Businesses are… Read More A mathematical record from the pandemic ..read more
The Intrepid Mathematician
4y ago
Reality check If you are reading this, then you are likely a woman, racialized, indigenous, or LGBTQ+. The union of those groups covers a large part of the human race. Historically and presently, the majority of academic mathematicians, however, belong to none of those groups. In Canada, for example, about 18% of mathematics faculty are… Read More A teachable moment for mathematicians ..read more
The Intrepid Mathematician
5y ago
Looking back I published the blog post On being a gay mathematician in June 2017. Two years later, I’ve had a generally positive reaction to the post, and I amplified my queer positive message out to the world through my writing and advocacy. I’ve been on a few diversity-type panels and interacted, either in person… Read More On being a gay mathematician redux ..read more
The Intrepid Mathematician
5y ago
My new card deck MY BRAIN IS OPEN.… Read More My Brain is Open card deck ..read more