Katie Steckles
@steckl.es
Mathematician, robot fan, auntie and unstoppable thingdoer from Manchester. she/her
#64 is a power of two, so I am fortifying myself with the power of two post-donation snacks (obviously, Orange Club and ready salted Seabrooks, the best snacks). #GiveBlood #NHSBT
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
#64 is a power of two, so I am fortifying myself with the power of two post-donation snacks (obviously, Orange Club and ready salted Seabrooks, the best snacks). #GiveBlood #NHSBT
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I had fun joining @peterrowlett.net and @steckl.es recently on their mathematical objects podcast, talking about my wood puzzle collection. Most of the time was spent struggling desperately to describe a highly visual topic in an audio-only context.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rRM...
open.spotify.com/episode/0rRM...
Mathematical Objects: 3D wooden puzzle with Grant Sanderson
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November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I had fun joining @peterrowlett.net and @steckl.es recently on their mathematical objects podcast, talking about my wood puzzle collection. Most of the time was spent struggling desperately to describe a highly visual topic in an audio-only context.
open.spotify.com/episode/0rRM...
open.spotify.com/episode/0rRM...
It's been a while, but over the summer we recorded another series of our podcast Mathematical Objects, and the first episode is out today! Find episode 1 here, or look for Mathematical Objects wherever you usually listen to podcasts: aperiodical.com/2025/11/math...
aperiodical.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It's been a while, but over the summer we recorded another series of our podcast Mathematical Objects, and the first episode is out today! Find episode 1 here, or look for Mathematical Objects wherever you usually listen to podcasts: aperiodical.com/2025/11/math...
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I'll be speaking at Maths in Action on 26th November (and at the one on 10th December as well) - still spaces to book for A-level maths students who want a fun day out with some wonderful maths speakers! educationinaction.org.uk/study-day/ma...
Education in Action
Maths in Action, London 26th November
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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I'll be speaking at Maths in Action on 26th November (and at the one on 10th December as well) - still spaces to book for A-level maths students who want a fun day out with some wonderful maths speakers! educationinaction.org.uk/study-day/ma...
Have spent an enjoyable hour wrestling with LaTeX/Beamer and now my slides have numbers how I want them to and everything I've been copying and pasting is now a \newcommand and I'm very happy
November 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Have spent an enjoyable hour wrestling with LaTeX/Beamer and now my slides have numbers how I want them to and everything I've been copying and pasting is now a \newcommand and I'm very happy
If you missed it last Thursday, I'm on Radio 4 again this evening at 8.30pm on Inside Science, chatting about the latest science news and how I can always manage to relate everything back to maths. You can listen on Sounds here, or live on the radio tonight: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC Inside Science - Is climate change to blame for Hurricane Melissa? - BBC Sounds
The science of what makes hurricanes so deadly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
If you missed it last Thursday, I'm on Radio 4 again this evening at 8.30pm on Inside Science, chatting about the latest science news and how I can always manage to relate everything back to maths. You can listen on Sounds here, or live on the radio tonight: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
In case you missed it: I'm part of the Finite Group, an unholy alliance of mathematicians with a free Discord community and monthly livestreams with great people about cool bits of maths. Our next livestream is 27th November and involves robots! Find out more and join at finitegroup.co.uk
Finite Group
Finite Group is a collective of cool maths people who want to have nice conversations about mathematical ideas.
finitegroup.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In case you missed it: I'm part of the Finite Group, an unholy alliance of mathematicians with a free Discord community and monthly livestreams with great people about cool bits of maths. Our next livestream is 27th November and involves robots! Find out more and join at finitegroup.co.uk
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Recently I was playing with the Square-Sums Puzzle (as explored previously by @standupmaths.bsky.social on Numberphile) and realised it would be fun for schools. So here is a FREE teacher resource: think-maths.co.uk/square-sums (and enjoy its use being modelled by my in-house mathematician below).
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Recently I was playing with the Square-Sums Puzzle (as explored previously by @standupmaths.bsky.social on Numberphile) and realised it would be fun for schools. So here is a FREE teacher resource: think-maths.co.uk/square-sums (and enjoy its use being modelled by my in-house mathematician below).
New maths resources alert! We now have a cellular automata activity on 15minutemaths.com, made by the lovely @alisonkiddle.bsky.social - grab yourself some printables, slides and session leader notes to run an interesting and mindful maths activity!
Visit 15 Minute Maths's Shop!
I've opened a shop. Come take a look!
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October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
New maths resources alert! We now have a cellular automata activity on 15minutemaths.com, made by the lovely @alisonkiddle.bsky.social - grab yourself some printables, slides and session leader notes to run an interesting and mindful maths activity!
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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A reminder for UK residents
October 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A reminder for UK residents
Salt and vinegar square and circular crisps, on a cheese topped bap (with a slice of salami, not visible) #CrispSandwichDay
October 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Salt and vinegar square and circular crisps, on a cheese topped bap (with a slice of salami, not visible) #CrispSandwichDay
Have been stocking up for #CrispSandwichDay tomorrow, and now have all three shapes of 2D crisps (Discos, Square Crisps and Doritos) as well as some Monster Munch (the most 3D crisp)
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Have been stocking up for #CrispSandwichDay tomorrow, and now have all three shapes of 2D crisps (Discos, Square Crisps and Doritos) as well as some Monster Munch (the most 3D crisp)
This will be a fab day! Maths Week England is a great excuse to do some maths in England - more info at mathsweekengland.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This will be a fab day! Maths Week England is a great excuse to do some maths in England - more info at mathsweekengland.co.uk
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What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
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Thoroughly deserved recognition for nuSTEM, who have done fab work for many years. And a lovely bunch to boot.
October 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Thoroughly deserved recognition for nuSTEM, who have done fab work for many years. And a lovely bunch to boot.
Today's #hackjam successes: no actual machine knitting, but made a new handle for the knitting machine case as the plastic one had snapped, and also did a bit of crosswords, a bit of hand knitting and changed the batteries in the doorbell.
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today's #hackjam successes: no actual machine knitting, but made a new handle for the knitting machine case as the plastic one had snapped, and also did a bit of crosswords, a bit of hand knitting and changed the batteries in the doorbell.
Excitingly, Today's the opening day of MathsWorld, the new hands-on maths museum in London. I've really enjoyed visiting MathsCity in Leeds, but they've now got a London location too! Details at mathsworld.com
MathsWorld – London’s new Museum of Mathematics
MathsWorld is an interactive museum in London with innovative hands-on exhibits that explore the beauty, wonder, and everyday relevance of mathematics for visitors of all ages.
mathsworld.com
October 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Excitingly, Today's the opening day of MathsWorld, the new hands-on maths museum in London. I've really enjoyed visiting MathsCity in Leeds, but they've now got a London location too! Details at mathsworld.com
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Our show on the scientific secrets of games - and why we love to play them - is on @BBCRadio4 1630 today. With the brilliant @gillyforrester.bsky.social @steckl.es and #TheTraitorsUK ‘s Jazatha Christie himself - Jaz Singh.
So much fun to make. Hope you enjoy!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
So much fun to make. Hope you enjoy!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science, Why do we love to play games?
The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our show on the scientific secrets of games - and why we love to play them - is on @BBCRadio4 1630 today. With the brilliant @gillyforrester.bsky.social @steckl.es and #TheTraitorsUK ‘s Jazatha Christie himself - Jaz Singh.
So much fun to make. Hope you enjoy!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
So much fun to make. Hope you enjoy!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Earlier this summer I recorded a live episode of BBC Inside Science, chatting with a psychologist and a contestant from The Traitors about the science of games, and how mathematical thinking comes into it. The show's on Radio 4 from 4.30pm, or you can listen back here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science, Why do we love to play games?
The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Earlier this summer I recorded a live episode of BBC Inside Science, chatting with a psychologist and a contestant from The Traitors about the science of games, and how mathematical thinking comes into it. The show's on Radio 4 from 4.30pm, or you can listen back here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Me [in a nail bar]: pint of nails, please
October 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Me [in a nail bar]: pint of nails, please
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I'm looking forward to Inside Maths again! Maths enrichment day, 9 Feb 2026, for year 5 and their teachers, at the Ri, London. Featuring @robeastaway.bsky.social and Fran Watson, hands-on activity and puzzles. Feedback from last year: insidemaths.co.uk/feedback
Book here: insidemaths.co.uk/booking
Book here: insidemaths.co.uk/booking
FEEDBACK 2025
insidemaths.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I'm looking forward to Inside Maths again! Maths enrichment day, 9 Feb 2026, for year 5 and their teachers, at the Ri, London. Featuring @robeastaway.bsky.social and Fran Watson, hands-on activity and puzzles. Feedback from last year: insidemaths.co.uk/feedback
Book here: insidemaths.co.uk/booking
Book here: insidemaths.co.uk/booking
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If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.