Yiming Chen, from Beijing, China, and the Washington area, was named one of four Rhodes China Scholars on Sept 28. At Oxford, she will pursue graduate studies in engineering science, working toward her ongoing goal of advancing AI safety and reliability in clinical workflows. Chen graduated from MIT in 2024 with a BS in mathematics […]
Math Department Spring Awardees
June 10, 2024
Several math community members receiving the 2024 Peter Baddoo Community Building Award, for individuals who have made significant contributions to building and strengthening our MIT Math community, included Paige Bright for her Department volunteering efforts, PRIMES Circle outreach, and TA work, and graduate student Catherine Wolfram for her efforts as a TA in 18.600. This award is […]
Isabella Zhu earns Elizabeth Lowell Putnam prize
April 19, 2024
The top-scoring female in the 2023 annual William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition is first-year Isabella Zhu, who received the Elizabeth Lowell Putnam Prize for her efforts. She received a $1,000 award for the achievement. Zhu is the seventh MIT student to receive this honor since the award began in 1992. For the fourth time in […]
A new record for Math Prize for Girls wins
November 8, 2023
Twelfth grader Jessica Wan three-peats, as MIT hosts the 15th competition for female middle and high school math enthusiasts. Read more via the MIT News.
Teaching and Learning Awards
June 6, 2023
The Department of Mathematics recognized four math community members with Teaching and Learning awards for their contributions to teaching, mentoring, and student support in our math subjects. Math majors Gabrielle Kaili-May Liu and Esha Bhatia were recognized for their work as a PRIMES Circle mentor and 18.03 teaching assistant, respectively. Giada Franz taught her first MIT […]
Serina Hu and Nitya Mani Receive Peter Baddoo Community Building Awards
June 6, 2023
Graduate students Nitya Mani and Serina Hu recently received the Peter Baddoo Community Building Award, which rewards students for significant contributions to building and strengthening our MIT Math community. They received this award for their work in organizing the department retreat, which usually is the work of at least five people. Congratulations, Serina and Nitya! This award is named […]