Talithia Williams

Talithia Williams

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Talithia Williams, PhD, is a Professor of Mathematics and the Mathematics Clinic Director at Harvey Mudd College. She develops statistical models focused on environmental issues, including a cataract model for the World Health Organization to predict surgical rates in Africa.

Known for making complex numerical concepts accessible, Williams inspires others through her dedication to STEM education. Williams has worked with NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and the National Security Agency (NSA).

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3 min
The Well
Zero: The key to understanding everything?
From nothing to everything: How zero changed our understanding of the universe, forever.
Talithia Williams
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2 min
The Well
Math is art. Here’s how to appreciate it that way.
What would the world be like if we focused on “the inherent beauty of math,” rather than its technical aspects? A statistician reflects:
Talithia Williams
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3 min
The Well
How math brings order to our universe
Statistician Talithia Williams on how math is the clearest path to understanding our existence.
Talithia Williams
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6 min
The Well
Win back your agency from algorithms with data literacy
Algorithms dictate a lot more than your social media feeds. Here’s how to win back your agency.
Talithia Williams
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