Schools throughout the world teach the same basic body of mathematics. They differ only by the methodology and intensity with which they instruct students.
It is precisely this universality of math together with the extraordinary ability of American universities to reward hard work and talent that allowed me, and so many other young scientists and mathematicians, to come to this country and achieve success beyond our wildest dreams.
The idea that focusing on getting the “right answer” is now considered among some self-described progressives a form of bias or racism is offensive and extraordinarily dangerous. The entire study of mathematics is based on clearly formulated definitions and statements of fact. If this were not so, bridges would collapse, planes would fall from the sky, and bank transactions would be impossible.
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Originally published on March 2, 2021 1:23 pm
Hunger has been weaponized in the war in Yemen, says a former U.N. official who is currently in the country. We are seeing a relentless countdown to a possible famine that the world hasn t seen since Ethiopia in the 1980s, says Jan Egeland, who is now secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
The need is enormous: Nearly 50,000 Yemenis are already starving to death and 16 million will go hungry this year, according to the United Nations.
The U.N. held a conference Monday to attempt to drum up $3.85 billion in new humanitarian aid. Rich countries cut back on donations last year as the pandemic took hold.
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As Yemenis Starve To Death, Humanitarian Relief Group Pleas For International Help
Hunger has been weaponized in the war in Yemen, says a former U.N. official who is currently in the country. We are seeing a relentless countdown to a possible famine that the world hasn t seen since Ethiopia in the 1980s, says Jan Egeland, who is now secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
The need is enormous: Nearly 50,000 Yemenis are already starving to death and 16 million will go hungry this year, according to the United Nations.
The U.N. held a conference Monday to attempt to drum up $3.85 billion in new humanitarian aid. Rich countries cut back on donations last year as the pandemic took hold.