Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian professor of mathematics at Stanford University in California and Sharif University of Technology & Harvard educated scientist became the first woman to be awarded the Fields Medal, mathematics' equivalent to the Noble Prize. Mirzakhani was recognized for her work in understanding the symmetry of carved surfaces, according to the Stanford site.

The prize, worth 15,000 Canadian dollars, is awarded to exceptional talents under the age of 40 once every four years by the International Mathematical Union. There have been 55 Fields medalists since the prize was first awarded in 1936. According to a citation released by the International Mathematical Union, Mirzakhani won the prize for her "Outstanding contributions to the dynamics and geometry of Riemann surfaces and their moduli spaces." Mirzakhani who describes the language of mathematics as full of "beauty & encourage", have said after winning the award:"This is a great honor. I will be happy if it encourages female scientists and mathematicians." Although Mirzakhani's work was purely to satisfy mathematical curiosity and to create more knowledge, her work could help advance scientists' understanding of the origins of the Universe and the workings of subatomic particles, which could have implications for engineering.

Immediately after broadcasting the news confirming that Maryam Mirzakhani is an award-winning mathematician, many prominent figures among them top female politicians and scientists around the globe congratulated her whose drive and passion have made her the first woman to win the Fields Medal. For Iranians and specifically Iranian women, she is a champion and conqueror who surpassed the boundaries and achieved not only the most significant level in her career but also became a matter of inspiration for all young girls and women worldwide.

As an Iranian young female dentist, I am so proud of her as a leading lady in her career and the one who indicated that women can reach the peak of science if they believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. She is now an icon for youngsters inciting them impossible is nothing. Amid some disputes about Iran's brain drain, I want to declare thoroughly different points of view. I do believe beautiful minds such as Maryam's belong to all human beings and they are intangible heritages of the mankind. Like other prominent Iranian scientists who are known worldwide such as Avicenna, Khayyam, and the like; the contemporary noble Iranian scientists in every corner of the world would bring benefits to the mankind as well regarding their scientific accomplishments. These altogether would make the Earth a better place to live. As Carl Sagan wrote in his 1994 book, "Pale Blue Dot… The Earth is the only world known so far to harbor life… It underscores our responsibility to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known. "we should all respect the Earth and do our best to advance the knowledge due to better life, although scientists in every domain of science have got a major role regarding this matter.

On behalf of all Iranian health care professionals specially Dr. Zali, IRIMC President, Dr. Seyedan, IRIMC President Councilor in International Affairs and Dr. Ommi, Deputy for Education & Research, I congratulate professor Maryam Mirzakhani and highly appreciate her dedication to science which will enhance our lives for sure.