Algebra

Regarded by Hermann Weyl as “the greatest [woman mathematician] that history has known”, Emmy Noether, past Visitor in the School of Mathematics (1933–35), was a pioneer in the field of abstract algebra. This June, the Institute is hosting a conference celebrating her contributions, which is accompanied by a display of archival materials in Fuld Hall.

"Like many people who would go on to become mathematicians, Wei Ho grew up competing in math contests. In eighth grade, she won the Mathcounts state competition in Wisconsin, and her team took third place at nationals."

"John Urschel is a doctoral student in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who has already published several well-received papers. What’s even more remarkable is that before pursuing his Ph.D., he played professional football for three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens."