Dr. Talithia Williams delivered the 2020 Humphreys Distinguished Education Lecture to a packed audience at the Sam Noble Museum on Thursday, Feb. 20.
Williams, associate dean for research and experiential learning and associate professor of mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, spoke about the future of STEM in the classroom and the importance of encouraging women and people of color to explore science and mathematics fields.
A host of the PBS series, NOVA Wonders, Williams is a groundbreaking professor, popular TED speaker, inspiring author and passionate STEM/STEAM advocate. She has made it her life's work to get people of all ages and backgrounds excited about the bold possibilities of a STEM education and to “STEMpower” women and minorities to enter these professions. Her latest book, Power in Numbers: The Rebel Women of Mathematics reflects her passion to re-brand the field of mathematics as anything but dry, technical or male-dominated.
