Meet Gilbert Strang. The 89-year-old MIT professor who made Linear Algebra the most-watched math course on the internet. No fancy CGI. Just a chalkboard, a green sweater, and pure genius.
Gilbert Strang is a world-renowned American mathematician and Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), widely celebrated for his profound impact on mathematics education. Born on November 27, 1934, he dedicated over six decades to teaching, primarily focusing on linear algebra, computational science, and engineering. His unique teaching style and commitment to open education have made him one of the most visible and beloved figures in modern mathematics. Academic Background and Career gilbert stranf
Thank you, Professor Strang. 👏
This approach turned him into a "celebrity" in the most wholesome way possible. Comments on his YouTube videos often read like fan mail: "I failed this class in college, but watching this ten years later, I finally get it," or "He teaches with so much love." Meet Gilbert Strang
If you’ve ever said “I’m not a math person” – watch one Strang lecture. He’ll change your mind. 🧵✨ Just a chalkboard, a green sweater, and pure genius
Gilbert Strang is 89 years old and still teaching Linear Algebra at MIT.