Mathing with Dan and Bianca

About Mathing with Dan and Bianca

We give a glimpse of how mathematics looks to working mathematicians.

Publisher

Dan Erman and Bianca Viray

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jun 2026

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Episode 5: Mathematical Atoms

   In this episode, we discuss we consider the periodic table as a metaphor for certain mathematical structures, and we discuss the extent to which various theorems or research fit or don't fit into that paradigm.

2. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Episode 4: Most Valuable Theorems

   We welcome math professor (and our close friend) Tony Várilly-Alvarado as guest. We ask: "What is the most valuable theorem that you cover in [various courses]?" We cover second semester calculus, linear algebra, graduate algebra, and graduate number theory, and you can hear our hot takes on trig substitution, the Rank-Nullity Theorem, and the Sylow Theorems.

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Episode 3: The act of research

   In this episode, we discuss aspects of doing like what makes for a good research problem, what to do when you're stuck, and how to avoid proving false things.

4. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Episode 2: Our Favorite Advice

   In this episode, we discuss some of the best advice we've received, and how it shaped our research.

5. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Episode 1: Solving Equations

   In this episode, we explore how various modern research topics in algebra and number theory stem from the fundamental desire to understand solutions to polynomial equations.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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