It has been a fab 4 weeks. We hope you’ve enjoyed it – and we hope you’ve learnt something about what it’s like being a mathematician.

There have been some excellent questions asked by students.
Here are some of my favourites – click to read the answers!

• • If you could use one word to describe being a mathematician what would it be?
  • Why did you want to become a mathematician in the first place?
  • What did you think you were going to be when you grew up?

Throughout the Zone students have been voting for their favourite mathematician
That scientist will win €500 to spend on more STEM engagement.

We are pleased to announce that the winner is…

🥇Daniel McAleese Actuary not sure Daniel tries to predict the future using maths

Daniel received the most votes from the students!

🎉 Congratulations! 🥳

Though the Zone has come to an end, you can view it at any time, to look back at the mathematicians’ profiles, and see the answers they gave.

We hope you’ll carry on being curious – and keep asking questions!

Thanks so much for taking part.

Mod Anna and the Circle Zone team