The LMU Mathematics Department invites the LMU community to a panel discussion and screening of this documentary that features LMU Mathematics Professor Robin Wilson. The film highlights the lives of Black mathematicians who pursued their education at predominantly White institutions. The film gauges the impacts of segregation and prejudice, surveys attitudes around identity, and introduces programs aimed at increasing the number of African Americans in STEM fields. Exploring questions about the beauty and philosophical meanings of mathematics, the film also shows how careers in mathematics provide attractive and useful opportunities for the next generation. The film includes footage recorded here at LMU.

The screening will take place from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by a panel with the director, George Csicery, and some of the mathematicians involved with the film. Reception to follow.

RSVP: https://lmu.wufoo.com/forms/p1su053q1tsw2ro/

Map to screening: https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/vdwcb/4ed312d5ab6a14b87e92975f9adcd721/LMU_FEA.jpg

Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/1039804759