Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures
The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures honor outstanding contributions to applied or computational mathematics that highlight the achievements of women, with recipients delivering a featured lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (nomination period opens) | September 15, 2026 (nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium, certificate, and featured lecture at SIAM Annual Meeting (annual award)
Summary: Annual award recognizing significant contributions of women to applied or computational mathematics, highlighted by a plenary lecture.
Description
The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures, jointly established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), honor individuals in the scientific or engineering community whose work highlights the achievements of women in applied or computational mathematics. The recipient delivers a featured lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting and is recognized in the AWM Newsletter. The award aims to promote and celebrate the impact of women in these mathematical fields and raise the visibility of their contributions.
