4\pi-Day

May 12th marks the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who is perhaps the most famous contemporary figure in her field, having passed away in 2017 at the age of 40. The international community celebrates this day to highlight the extraordinary role women play in the development of mathematics, encouraging young women to pursue its study and challenging gender prejudices.

Further note that the number 12.5 approximates $4\pi$.

This value is the area under the

Witch of Agnesi, i.e. the curve studied by Maria Gaetana Agnesi, the second Italian woman to become a university professor.

We have organizid an event featuring three educational talks open to everyone—from experts to the curious—will be held at:

Room B7, Common Centers of the Monte S. Angelo university complex, Via Cintia, Naples (reachable via Metro Line 7).

Date & Time: May 12, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM (15:00).

Target Audience: Expert mathematicians, beginners, students seeking guidance, and the generally curious.