The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the Abel Prize 2022. The Abel Prize recognizes outstanding scientific work in the field of mathematics, including mathematical aspects of computer science, mathematical physics, probability, numerical analysis and scientific computing, statistics and applications of mathematics in the sciences. The Abel Prize... more
WIMSIG is calling for applications for AustMS Cheryl E. Praeger Travel and Anne Penfold Street Awards (second round 2021 closing 1 October) The AustMS WIMSIG Cheryl E. Praeger Travel Awards are designed to provide full or partial support for Australian women, trans and gender-diverse mathematicians to attend conferences or to visit collaborators. The Awards are named after Professor Cheryl E.... more
Maryam Mirzakhani (1977–2017) was an Iranian mathematician and a professor at Stanford University. In 2014 she became the first female recipient of the prestigious Fields Medal. She passed away much too soon but her achievements live on and continue to inspire many. The Maryam Mirzakhani Award has been established to honour her work as well as her... more
The AustMS WIMSIG Cheryl E. Praeger Travel Awards are designed to provide full or partial support for Australian women, trans and gender-diverse mathematicians to attend conferences or to visit collaborators. The Awards are named after Professor Cheryl E. Praeger AM FAA, in recognition of her contributions to supporting and encouraging women in mathematics. The AustMS WIMSIG Anne Penfold Street Awards provide additional financial support to... more
The Nominations and Publications Committee makes recommendations to Council on membership of Council subcommittees, officers appointed by Council and Editors of the Society's publications. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Committee seeks to foster diversity of representation. On behalf of the committee, in the May Gazette, I called for expressions of interest from members willing... more