Legends Were Born in May!
Are You One of Them?
Every birthday is worth celebrating. But if yours lands in May, the universe might just be nudging you toward something extraordinary.
OK, all this just to say:
At Quantum Formalism, we believe brilliance should be recognized. And that’s why this month, we’re offering exclusive birthday discounts on any plan at QF. Academy.
Introducing: #QuantumMayMinds
A new monthly initiative where we spotlight Notable Birthdays in Mathematics & Science. The pioneers, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers who build the world of quantum.
Here are five brilliant minds born in May whose legacies continue to inspire the future of quantum science:
Ron Rivest – May 3, 1947
Co-creator of RSA encryption, one of the foundations of modern internet security.
His work started the conversation about how we can protect information in a world where quantum computers exist.
André Weil – May 6, 1906
A giant in number theory and geometry.
He helped build the mathematical foundations that quantum theory stands on today.
(And yes, he was one of the most influential mathematicians of the 20th century.)
Richard Feynman – May 11, 1918 🏅 Nobel Prize in Physics (1965)
Feynman was the first to propose using quantum computers to simulate the laws of nature. That idea? It kicked off an entire revolution.
Sure, he was a controversial figure in some ways. But his genius in physics? Undeniable.
Maryam Mirzakhani – May 12, 1977 🏅 Fields Medal (2014)
Here’s a true standout. Maryam was the first woman to ever win the Fields Medal, the highest honor in mathematics.
She proved there are no gender limits when it comes to excelling in the exact sciences.
And one of our favorite stories about her?
Maryam believed math was visual and creative.
She would sketch ideas on big sheets of paper on the floor. So much so, her daughter Anahyta thought she was painting.
As #JoBoaler once wrote:
“Maryam’s math wasn’t about numbers. It was about visual patterns and ideas.”
(And science agrees. Our brains understand math much better when it’s visual!)
Gilles Brassard – May 21, 1955
Co-creator of the BB84 protocol and quantum teleportation.
His work opened the door to quantum communication. Something we’re still building on today.
🎂 Got a May birthday?
You’re in amazing company. Let’s celebrate your brilliance with a little something extra from us.
✨ Happy #QuantumMayMinds Month!
— The QF Team
