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Tom Bridges@blogs.surrey.ac.uk
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In the academic world, there's a notable discussion ongoing regarding the perceived political leanings of university professors. Joshua May, a philosophy and psychology professor, posits that many liberal professors, while advocating for societal change and government intervention in the broader world, often exhibit a more conservative stance within their own university settings. This apparent inconsistency is characterized by a resistance to administrative mandates, a defense of academic traditions, and a hesitancy towards adopting new technologies or pedagogical approaches like online learning or AI tools. May suggests this might stem from a comfortable adherence to established academic structures that protect their own autonomy and expertise, creating a potential double standard between their public advocacy and their institutional behavior.
Amidst these discussions, the field of mathematics is seeing significant recognition and activity. Maryna Viazovska's formalization of her E8 lattice sphere packing proof marks a significant mathematical achievement. Additionally, the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has become an Affiliate Member of the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM), signaling a commitment to advancing research integrity and innovation in scholarly publishing. The MAA's leadership believes this affiliation will allow them to contribute their unique perspective to the wider publishing community. In other news, André Seznec has been named the recipient of the 2025 ACM-IEEE CS Eckert-Mauchly Award for his pioneering contributions to computing, specifically in branch prediction and cache memories. The university landscape also highlights student and faculty achievements. Jessica Furber, a PhD student, has won the university-wide 3-minute thesis competition, showcasing her ability to communicate complex research concisely. This competition, known as 3MT, challenges PhD students to present their work to a non-specialist audience in under three minutes, with Furber advancing to the national competition. Furthermore, Ravi Boppana's mathematical video channel, "Boppana Math," is being featured as part of a series highlighting online mathematics content creators, focusing on pure mathematics. The University of Washington's math students have also received accolades, being recognized in the Husky 100, a program that honors outstanding students across the university.
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