Paths to Math: Jinyoung Park | Institute for Advanced Study

“Paths to Math” chronicles the academic journeys of individual scholars and the moments that ignited their passion for math. With each unique story, this series celebrates the universality of mathematics and the inclusive community of practitioners at IAS, spanning a deep array of backgrounds, interests, geography, ethnicity, and gender. Jinyoung Park, Member in the School of Mathematics (2020–21), studies threshold phenomena of random discrete structures. She is currently working to identify patterns and typical structures within such random networks. Jinyoung is a first-generation college graduate, and after seven years as a secondary school teacher in South Korea, she went on to earn a mathematics Ph.D. from Rutgers University. Jinyoung’s story demonstrates the importance of role models at all levels of one’s education and the fact that it is never too late to begin anew. “Paths to Math” is produced by OFC (ofc.tv)