Two mathematicians, Will Sawin of Columbia University and Mark Shusterman of University of Wisconsin-Madison, recently posted a proof of a version of one of the most famous open problems in mathematics. The result opens a new front …
Jordan Ellenberg Elected A.D. White Professor at Large at Cornell
Jordan Ellenberg joins a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, another bestselling author and a leader in global sustainable agriculture are among six newly elected Andrew Dickson White Professors-at-Large at Cornell. The professors-at-large program at Cornell sponsors up …
Jordan Ellenberg’s Hawking Index predicts book unreadability
In The Guardian, Jordan Ellenberg explains his own way of calculating a book’s unreadability, which he dubbed the Hawking Index. Ellenberg looked at the sections that readers have highlighted on Amazon’s Kindle e-readers, and infers …
Math alumnus named University of Denver Chancellor
The University of Denver has chosen Jeremy Haefner as its 19th chancellor. Haefner, who earned a master’s degree and PhD in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1983 and 1986, respectively, joined the University of …
Nan Chen works on model for predicting Indian Monsoons
New research from an NYU/Abu Dhabi team has found that temperatures in the Atlantic are having a growing effect on the Indian monsoon, something that could prove crucial in predicting how severe rains are likely …
Support plus drive equals success
A supportive environment helped a group of female graduate students in mathematics reach lofty goals. Already a leader in the number of women hired as faculty members, the department hopes to continue improving the experience …
Four faculty honored with Van Vleck Prizes
Every four years the UW-Madison Mathematics Department awards Van Vleck Prizes to faculty members on the basis of excellence in research and promise of significant future achievement. The prizes are funded by the Van Vleck …
Math Academic Staff Honored for Career Achievement
Soledad Benguria-Andrews and Sara Nagreen were honored for career achievement and excellence by the College of Letters and Science on May 8, 2019. Soledad won a 2019 Early Career award for her work with redefining …
Qin Li Awarded Vilas Early Investigator Award
Assistant Professor Qin Li has been awarded an Vilas Early Investigator Award. The award is meant to recognize research and teaching excellence in faculty who are relatively early in their careers. These awards not only provide very …
Ifrim and Tran chosen for NSF Early Career Awards
Two Assistant Professors in the Math department, Mihaela Ifrim and Hung Tran, have won National Science Foundation Early Career Awards. A hallmark achievement for young researchers, the CAREER award is described by the NSF as …