Inmate Studies Math, Ten Years Later, Publishes In Academic Journal
Popular Mechanics
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2/21/21
“But math helped Havens feel like he was in control. There are rules, but they’re logical and consistent across disciplines. And unlike prison, even when Havens understands the basic workings of a problem, the end result is often a surprise. Math, in many ways, is the perfect antidote to incarceration—and more incarcerated people than we realize are likely engaging in math-as- escapism.”