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SAVE THE DATE: May12 @UPD – Celebrating Women in Mathematics

15 April 2026

About May 12

May 12 was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal. The global initiative May12 celebrates the achievements of women in mathematics and promotes a more inclusive and diverse mathematical community. Learn more about the global celebration at https://may12.womeninmaths.org/

May12 @UPD

At the University of the Philippines Diliman, we join this global celebration by highlighting the research contributions of women at the Institute of Mathematics. Through this local initiative, we aim to foster an inclusive and inspiring environment for the members of the UP Diliman community and beyond.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming events:

  • Poster Exhibit: Women in IMath
    • Date: May 11–15, 2026
    • Venue: Math Building First Floor Area
    • Come and see the research contributions and profiles of the talented women researchers from our academic research groups.
  • Film Showing: Secrets of the Surface: The Mathematical Vision of Maryam Mirzakhani
    • Date & Time: May 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    • Venue: Math Building Annex (MBAN) Room 305
    • Registration will open soon!

For more information, visit: math.upd.edu.ph/may12

Official Hashtags

For the global event: #May12 #WomenInMaths #WomenInMath #May12WIM
For the local event: #May12atUPD #WomenInIMath