One of the most amazing things about mathematics is the people who do math aren't usually interested in application, because mathematics itself is truly a beautiful art form. It's structures and patterns, and that's what we love, and that's what we get off on. Danica McKellar amazeapplicationart share on social
There are stereotypes that have been out there for a long time that tell girls that their main asset, the main thing that they are valued for, is their appearance and also that it's to the exclusion of anything else. Danica McKellar appearanceassetexclusion share on social
A reciprocal of a fraction is found by flipping it upside down. If you want the reciprocal of a mixed number or a whole number, just convert it to an improper fraction, and then flip it! Danica McKellar convertfindflip Change image and share on social
I tell students that even if they don't like math right now, they can use math as a brain-sharpening tool - a tool that not only builds the foundation for a great career, but that also builds self-confidence, no matter what they choose to do with their lives. Danica McKellar brainbuildcareer share on social
When I originally entered UCLA, I had planned to go for a film major, but I kept finding myself taking math classes for fun, 'cause I missed them from high school! Danica McKellar classenterfilm Change image and share on social
Teenage girls these days are more and more getting lured into thinking they should dumb themselves down, and that's going to attract the wrong kind of guy, and it's serious. It's serious business. Danica McKellar attractbusinessday Change image and share on social
I exercise at home - light cardio and yoga. Danica McKellar cardioexercisehome Change image and share on social
In high school, a teacher once suggested that I be a math major in college. I thought, 'Me? You've got to be joking!' I mean, in junior high, I used to come home and cry because I was so afraid of my math homework. Seriously, I was terrified of math. Danica McKellar afraidcollegecry share on social
If you're beautiful, you're led to believe that you can't also be smart. Danica McKellar beautifulleadsmart Change image and share on social
Math has a lot of negative stereotypes, but it can actually be fun and incredibly empowering. Danica McKellar empowerfunincredibly Change image and share on social