The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) recognizes Tom Leinster for his outstanding expository article 'Rethinking Set Theory' with the MAA Chauvenet Prize. Cathy O'Neill wins the MAA Euler Book Prize for her book 'Weapons of Math Destruction', tackling data science's social and political implications.
Philip Uri Treisman will receive the Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles Y. Hu Award on January 17, 2019, for his leadership in strengthening math education and promoting equity for historically underserved groups.
The Mathematical Association of America will award Suzanne Dorée, Carl Lee, and Jennifer Switkes for their exceptional teaching and contributions to mathematics education. They are recognized for their commitment to advancing the understanding of mathematics and its impact on society.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was recognized as the top team, and five undergraduate students were named Putnam Fellows. The competition saw only 20% of participants earn a score above 13, with the highest score being 89 out of 120 points.
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has awarded the Euler Book Prize to Matt Parker for his book 'Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension' and the Beckenbach Book Prize to Roland van der Veen and Jan van de Craats for their book 'The Riemann Hypothesis: A Million Dollar Problem',
The Mathematical Association of America will award prizes for meritorious service and exemplary writing to David Bressoud, Gary Gordon, Hortensia Soto, Ronald Taylor, Jr., and Daniel Velleman. The awards recognize distinguished service in the mathematical community, teaching effectiveness, and outstanding article contributions.
The Mathematical Association of America has awarded funding to support projects increasing diversity in mathematics across all levels of education. The $150,000 grant will benefit women and underrepresented groups in mathematics through projects such as math camps, mentored research, and enrichment activities.
Seven mathematicians received the Carl B. Allendoerfer Awards for their excellent work, while others were honored with the Trevor Evans Award and the George Pólya Awards. The Merten M. Hasse Prize was also awarded to a notable paper published in The American Mathematical Monthly.
The Mathematical Association of America has honored top math educators for their effective teaching methods and impact on undergraduate education. The Henry L. Alder Awards recognized Steven Klee and Mary Beisiegel for their exceptional teaching and mentoring skills.
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has awarded Janet Heine Barnett, Caren Diefenderfer, and Tevian Dray for their outstanding contributions to mathematics education. They were recognized for inspiring students, developing innovative teaching methods, and promoting quantitative literacy.
The Mathematical Association of America honored Martha J. Siegel, Mark F. Schilling, and Robert D. Hough with prestigious awards for distinguished service and exemplary writing at the Joint Mathematics Meeting. The MAA recognized their contributions to advancing mathematical research and strengthening the community.
Ian Stewart won the MAA Euler Book Prize for his book In Pursuit of the Unknown, a journey through equations that shaped history. Tim Chartier received the Beckenbach Book Prize for his book When Life is Linear, which brings linear algebra alive in everyday life.