Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture
The Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture honors women for outstanding contributions to mathematics or mathematics education, highlighted by an invited lecture at MAA MathFest.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (nomination period opens) | September 15, 2026 (nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium, honorary certificate, and feature in AWM Newsletter; award is annual and non-renewable.
Summary: Annual lecture recognizing women for distinguished contributions to mathematics or mathematics education, presented at MAA MathFest.
Description
The Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture is an annual honor co-presented by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). It recognizes a woman who has made distinguished contributions to the mathematical sciences or mathematics education. The recipient delivers a one-hour expository lecture at the MAA MathFest each summer, highlighting both their achievements and the legacy of Etta Zuber Falconer, a leader in promoting diversity in mathematics. The award includes a $1,000 honorarium, an honorary certificate, and a feature article in the AWM Newsletter.
