federico ardila
matemático
professor . san francisco state university
profesor adjunto . universidad de los andes . colombia

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(Photo: May-Li Khoe)


I am a mathematician working in combinatorics and its connections to geometry, algebra, topology, and applications. I work towards fostering an increasingly just, equitable, and welcoming community of mathematicians that benefits from our differences and serves the needs of all communities.

In Todos Cuentan I wrote some axioms became a useful foundation for my educational and outreach efforts. Since several mathematicians have kindly posted them on their websites, I'll post them too:

Axiom 1. Mathematical potential is equally present in different groups, irrespective of geographic, demographic, and economic boundaries.

Axiom 2. Everyone can have joyful, meaningful, and empowering mathematical experiences.

Axiom 3. Mathematics is a powerful, malleable tool that can be shaped and used differently by various communities to serve their needs.

Axiom 4. Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.