Who was Maryam Mirzakhani?
Q: Who was Maryam Mirzakhani?
A: Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician.
Q: Where did Maryam Mirzakhani work?
A: She worked at Stanford University.
Q: What were Maryam Mirzakhani's research topics?
A: Her research topics included Teichmüller theory, hyperbolic geometry, ergodic theory, and symplectic geometry.
Q: What was Maryam Mirzakhani's major achievement?
A: On 13 August 2014, Mirzakhani became both the first woman and the first Iranian honored with the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics.
Q: What is the Fields Medal?
A: The Fields Medal is the most prestigious award in mathematics.
Q: When was Maryam Mirzakhani born and when did she pass away?
A: She was born on May 12, 1977 and passed away on July 14, 2017.
Q: Why is Maryam Mirzakhani significant?
A: Maryam Mirzakhani was significant for being the first woman and the first Iranian to receive the Fields Medal, as well as her contributions to mathematical research in several areas.
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