Kyne Santos's 'Math in Drag' Challenges Stereotypes About Math and Drag

Kyne Santos, a drag queen and TikTok superstar known as Kyne, published 'Math in Drag' in March 2024. The book explores connections between logic, creativity, and mathematics, aiming to bridge STEM communities and drag culture. Santos, born in Manila, Philippines, and raised in Kitchener, Canada, launched her YouTube channel onlinekyne in 2013. She earned a Schulich Leader Scholarship to the University of Waterloo, graduating with a degree in Mathematics specializing in Mathematical Finance. In 2020, she appeared on the first season of Canada's Drag Race. On TikTok, she creates videos on mathematical topics, including puzzles, logic, and statistics, often in collaboration with organizations like the UN. Her content, delivered in glamorous drag, has attracted over 1.5 million followers, fostering active dialogue around mathematics.