Need to make this rough draft into a PowerPoint with some pictures. Rough Draft Outline: Women in Mathematics

I. Introduction

• I'll begin with a powerful quote or statistic about how few women are represented in math today (like how only 28% of math PhDs go to women).
• I'll give a short background on how women have historically been excluded from the fieldbecause of things like stereotypes and lack of access to education.
• My thesis is that even though women have faced a lot of challenges, they've made incredible contributions to mathematics. I'll highlight figures like Hypatia, Ada Lovelace, Katherine Johnson, and Maryam Mirzakhani, who have all helped shape math as we know it.

II. Historical Context

Early History:

• Hypatia lived in ancient Alexandria and made big contributions in geometry and astronomy.
• She also faced serious challenges, including being targeted because of her gender and beliefs.

18th-19th Century:

• Ada Lovelace is known as the first computer programmer.
• She wrote the first algorithm for Babbage's Analytical Engine.
• People didn't take her seriously because she was a woman.

Early 20th Century:

• Many women were still excluded from universities or scientific societies.
• These barriers made it really hard for women to break into math professionally.

III. Case Studies of Key Figures

Katherine Johnson:

• I'll use the book Hidden Figures as my main source.
• She worked at NASA and did the math for major space missions like Apollo.
• She faced both racism and sexism during her career.

Maryam Mirzakhani:

• She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal in math.
• She worked on Riemann surfaces and dynamical systems.
• I'll use info from the Association for Women in Mathematics for this part.

Conclusion

• I'll restate that women have made major advances in math, despite obstacles.
• I'll call for more support for women in STEM through mentorship, fair policies, and public recognition.
• I'll end with something powerful, like: "Math thrives when diverse voices are heard."