2026 Fields Medalist: Jacob Tsimerman @WebsEdgeScience

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Most mathematicians spend more time confused than certain. 😵‍💫 2026 Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman is no exception.

Before solving the André-Oort conjecture, he spent years stuck on it, unsure if a solution existed at all. He says that not knowing is simply part of the process, and staying with a hard problem long past the point of comfort is what makes the difference.

You can watch the full interview with Jacob Tsimerman on the ICM TV playlist on our WebsEdge Science YouTube channel. Link in bio! 🔗

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