De_Morgan_Medal

De Morgan Medal

De Morgan Medal

Prize in mathematics

The De Morgan Medal is a prize for outstanding contribution to mathematics, awarded by the London Mathematical Society. The Society's most prestigious award, it is given in memory of Augustus De Morgan, who was the first President of the society. It is awarded every three years, usually to a mathematician living and working in the United Kingdom.[1]

Not to be confused with Morgan Prize.

In 1968, Mary Cartwright became the first woman to receive the award.[2]

De Morgan Medal winners

Recipients of the De Morgan Medal include the following:[1]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Winners of the De Morgan Medal of the LMS". MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive. St Andrews College. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
  2. [2]
    "Prizes, Awards, and Honors for Women Mathematicians: De Morgan Medal of the London Mathematical Society". Biographies of Women Mathematicians. Agnes Scott College. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
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