Mary and Alfie Gray Award for Social Justice
This award honors creative use of mathematics to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and human rights in the United States.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: May 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize, certificate, and invitation to speak at the AWM Research Symposium
Summary: Recognizes outstanding and creative application of mathematics to advance social justice, equity, diversity, and human rights.
Description
This biennial award, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), honors individuals or groups who have demonstrated a vigorous and imaginative application of mathematical sciences to advance social justice. The award seeks to recognize achievements that promote a just society by challenging injustice, valuing diversity, supporting human rights, and ensuring equitable allocation of resources. Achievements may be recognized for lifetime contributions or for innovative work with significant potential impact, specifically within the United States and its territories.
