Ep. 174: Overcoming Math Fears with Creativity (w/ Tom Rocks Maths)

from Psychology and Stuff Hosted by UW-Green Bay Psychology Department

In this episode, mathematician and science communicator Dr. Tom Crawford—better known as Tom Rocks Maths—joins us to talk about breaking stereotypes in academia and making mathematics accessible to everyone. From viral YouTube videos to his work at Oxford and Cambridge, Tom shares how authenticity, curiosity, and creativity can turn even the most reluctant learner into a math enthusiast. Tom Rocks Maths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomRocksMaths Tom Rocks Maths website: https://tomrocksmaths.com/

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