Mathematics at University of Cambridge
The beauty of geometry and drawing pulled Sida into a love of math. Mentors and support from state schools and the UK Maths Trust helped him develop his talent. Now at Cambridge, he has a packed research agenda across multiple fields and is charting a course toward academia. But he still finds several hours a week to compete at a high level in his favorite sport.
We caught up during the school year (interview edited for length and clarity):
