About Nikola Singband

Niko's research project combines their love of mathematics with their passion for queer equity and inclusion. They are researching how the LGBT+ experience in Irish university mathematics may differ from cisgender and heterosexual students.

They are passionate about queer rights with experience facilitating trans support groups and running large scale community building events. They have worked as the LGBT Rights Officer for the TCD students' union.

They are an avid reader and enjoy creative projects when not busy studying.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Trinity College Dublin

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2023

Research Topic

Identity & Belonging LGBTQ+ Mathematics Mental Health Sociology

Area of Expertise

Mathematics

I am from:

United States of America

I speak:

English German Mandarin

My hobbies/interests are:

Dance Foreign languages Pets Photography Reading Travelling Writing/blogging

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Intro Content

Research Proposal: An Inqueery into Diversity in Mathematics: A Survey of the LGBT+ Climate in Irish Third-Level Mathematics Education

Blog Proposal Diversity and Inclusion Education

STEM, Research, Trinity College Dublin

Research Proposal: An Inqueery into Diversity in Mathematics: A Survey of the LGBT+ Climate in Irish Third-Level Mathematics Education

The goal of this research is to determine if there exist barriers to LGBT+ participation in Irish third-Level mathematics and how to reduce or remove those barriers through a survey and interviews.