The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures honor women for outstanding contributions to applied or computational mathematics, featuring an annual plenary lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline, annual) | Previous: September 15, 2023
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium plus certificate and recognition at SIAM Annual Meeting (one award per year)
Summary: Recognizes and celebrates significant contributions of women to applied or computational mathematics through an annual distinguished lecture.
The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures honor women who have made outstanding contributions to applied or computational mathematics. Established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), the lectureship is awarded annually and the recipient delivers a plenary lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting. The program aims to highlight the achievements and influence of women mathematicians, promote their visibility, and inspire the broader mathematical community.