Angela Tabiri: Ghana's Maths Queen Crowned World's Most Interesting Mathematician

Angela Tabiri: Ghana's Maths Queen Crowned World's Most Interesting Mathematician

  • A Ghanaian woman has etched her name in history as the first African to become the World's Most Interesting Mathematician
  • Dr Angela Tabiri earned herself the enviable title after winning The Big Internet Math Off Competition
  • Her achievement has been received by many who thronged the comments section to congratulate her

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Dr Angela Tabiri, a Ghanaian mathematician, has made history by becoming the first African to win The Big Internet Math Off competition, earning her the title of "the world's most interesting mathematician."

This significant achievement is particularly noteworthy for Dr. Tabiri, who initially pursued business studies before discovering her passion for mathematics.

Angela Tabiri, Ghana's Maths Queen, World's Most Interesting Mathematician
Ghanaian woman becomes World's Most Interesting Mathematician. Image source: Angela Tabiri
Source: Facebook

Now, she is inspiring a new generation of African women to pursue careers in STEM fields.

The Big Internet Math Off

The Big Internet Math Off, a public voting event initiated by The Aperiodical blog in 2018, invites 16 mathematicians to compete by explaining their chosen mathematical concept in the most engaging and illuminating way.

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Dr Tabiri, whose research focuses on quantum algebra at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Ghana, captivated the audience with her presentations.

The 35-year-old, a strong advocate for women in STEM, is deeply concerned about the underrepresentation of women in mathematics at higher education levels.

Through her work with the Girls in Mathematical Sciences Programme at AIMS Ghana, she mentors young girls and encourages them to pursue careers in this field.

Dr Tabiri's inspiring journey to success

Her journey to success has been inspiring. Growing up in the bustling Ashaiman neighbourhood, she initially aspired to follow in her sisters' footsteps and study business administration. However, her academic path took an unexpected turn, leading her to discover her passion for mathematics.

A pivotal moment came during her PhD studies at the University of Glasgow, when she watched the film "Hidden Figures," which chronicles the lives of Black women mathematicians at NASA. This experience profoundly impacted her, inspiring her to persevere in her own mathematical pursuits.

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Now, Dr Tabiri is at the forefront of the quantum revolution in Africa. She was crucial in advocating for the United Nations to declare 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

Recognising the immense potential of quantum technologies, she is committed to preparing the next generation of African scientists to contribute to this groundbreaking field.

See the post below:

Netizens celebrate Dr Tabiri

Netizens are proud of Dr Tabiri. Many who saw her achievements on social media congratulated her in the post's comments section.

@darius4_d wrote:

"Ever since I know Angela, she has been breaking grounds. You just know she will achieve greater feats in the future."

@kaiyemomisirere wrote:

"Congratulations, @angele_tabiri."

@nana_kwabina wrote:

"Congratulations."

@angela_tabiri wrote:

"Ghana is super proud of you."

@nfreduagyeman wrote:

"Way to go!"

@JohnOtu30767908

"Congrat!! Keep up with the good job."

@enoch_kabange wrote:

"Amazing. Congratulations to her!"

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@africatechie wrote:

"Congratulations Angela!! The entire continent is proud."

@KofiPhD wrote:

"Big congratulations."

@KenNwachukwu4 wrote:

"A real feminist... Not pple with dirty past hating on men."

@slypopo16 wrote:

"These are the kind of ladies that must be interviewed and brought to podcasts, not the ‘ones’ we’ve been watching."

KNUST SRC president fails to read SOSA

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a scheduled meeting between the outgoing KNUST SRC president, Yvonne Osei Adobea, and the KNUST parliament took an unexpected turn when the SRC president arrived 5 hours late at the University parliament.

According to a post on X, she reported late to the KNUST parliamentary sitting, and the House also could not form a quorum.

Netizens who saw the post were disappointed and took to the comments section to express their views.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh