Maryam Mirzakhani's Jailed Colleagues
As the world celebrates Iranian-American mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani and her historic Fields Medal, let's remember her colleagues imprisoned in Iran. Laser physicist Omid Kokabee - who should be pursuing his research at the University of Texas - is currently serving a 10-year sentence for refusing to work on the Iranian nuclear program.
Tavaana's profile on Omid (in Persian): http://bit.ly/Xi5QQx
