Sarah Rees facts for kids
Sarah Elizabeth Rees was born in 1957. She is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. She studies a special area of math called group theory.
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What is Pure Mathematics?
Pure Mathematics is a part of math that focuses on understanding basic ideas and rules. It's like building blocks for all other math. Professor Rees looks at the shapes, combinations, and computer ways of understanding groups.
Her Education and Early Work
Sarah Rees went to the University of Oxford for her studies. She earned her Ph.D. degree in 1983. A Ph.D. is a very high university degree, showing she is an expert in her field. Her main project, called a dissertation, was about "Diagram Geometry." Her professor, Peter Cameron, helped her with this work.
Exploring Big Ideas
In 2003, Professor Rees was part of a special group for a radio show called In Our Time on BBC Radio 4. They talked about the idea of infinity, which is a number or quantity that is endless.
Family Connections
Sarah Rees comes from a family of mathematicians. Her father, David Rees, was also a well-known mathematician.
