Tamar Lichter Blanks

Bio

I am a PhD candidate in mathematics at Rutgers University. My research is in abstract algebra, which is a branch of mathematics that is about understanding symmetry and structure. I first became involved in science communication as an undergraduate student at CUNY Queens College, where I wrote a "Math in Plain English" column for a school publication called QC Voices. I am passionate about sharing the conceptual side of math - which is really a jumble of puzzles, patterns, and logical thinking - and about helping people feel welcome in math and science in general. I am thrilled to be at The Conversation this summer as a AAAS Mass Media Fellow!

@Tamar_Blanks

Clips

• Emmy Noether faced sexism and Nazism – 100 years later her contributions to ring theory still influence modern math

• Teens with secure family relationships ‘pay it forward’ with empathy for friends (Edited by Tamar)

• Emmy Noether

• Lyme disease protection: No vaccine yet, but an antibody shot could soon provide a season of immunity (Updated by Tamar)

• What are COVID-19 variants and how can you stay safe as they spread? A doctor answers 5 questions (Editing support by Tamar)

• Schools can reopen safely – an epidemiologist describes what works and what’s not worth the effort (Edited by Tamar)

• Brain scans of Black women who experience racism show trauma-like effects, putting them at higher risk for future health problems (Edited by Tamar)