Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture
The Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture honors women for outstanding work in mathematics or math education with an invited MathFest lecture, sponsored by the Association for Women in Mathematics.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 1, 2027 (Nomination period opens) | September 15, 2026 (Nomination period closes)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 honorarium, honorary certificate, and feature in AWM Newsletter; one award annually.
Summary: Recognizes a woman for distinguished contributions to mathematics or mathematics education with an invited lecture at MathFest.
Description
The Etta Zuber Falconer Lecture, jointly presented by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), honors women who have made distinguished contributions to the mathematical sciences or mathematics education. Established in memory of Etta Zuber Falconer, the award aims to increase the visibility and recognition of women mathematicians, particularly those from underrepresented minorities. The recipient delivers a one-hour expository lecture at MathFest each summer, receives a $1,000 honorarium, an honorary certificate, and is featured in the AWM Newsletter.
