MOTW - Mayim Bialik

Mathematician of the day is Mayim Bialik (1987-present)

Look familiar?

American actress Mayim Bialik studied neuroscience at UCLA, where she went on to obtain a Ph.D. in 2007. She is best known for her role as Dr. Amy Fowler in the comedy The Big Bang Theory but has starred in countless other television shows and movies.

Mayim’s impact: Despite success in her early acting career, Mayim still decided to study neuroscience in college because she had a passion for the subject. She believes strongly in the involvement of women in STEM subjects and has spoken at events on the topic, encouraging girls to pursue these disciplines. She also plays the bass and trumpet!