Raquel López (E05) and Daniela Beckelhymer (E20) are both named Lathisms calendar honorees. Congratulations! “To me, Hispanic Heritage Month is both a celebration and a responsibility. It is an opportunity to honor those who opened doors before me while helping open new ones for those who come next. I was once the student who needed [...]
Malena Espanol (Karen EDGE 22) and Alison Marr (E02) are named 2027 AWM Fellows. Congratulations, Malena and Alison! Malena Espanol, Arizona State University For her extraordinary commitment to mentoring and advancing women in mathematics through leadership, inclusive program development, and transformative outreach. Her mentorship, service to AWM, and training networks, have created inclusive pathways across [...]
On her 50th birthday, Alejandra Alvarado (E02) ran 50 miles to celebrate and to give back to EDGE. Completed in January, the run was both a personal milestone and her act of fundraising. Inspired by the idea of reaching 100,000 steps in a day, which is roughly 50 miles, Alejandra turned her birthday goal into [...]
Heather Harrington, a 2006 EDGEr, was named a 2026 SIAM Fellow in recognition for her outstanding contributions to the development of new topological and algebraic methods and their applications to mathematical biology. Heather is currently the director of Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics and a professor at University of Oxford. Congratulations, [...]
In August 2025, Susan D'Agostino E98 will release a monthly newsletter, "The Public Scholar," where she will explore how academics and other experts can step forward to help shape public conversations that matter. Dr. D'Agostino will also include writing and publishing tips, behind-the scenes insights and inspiration from other academics! Subscribe here: https://susandagostino.com/newsletter/
Congratulations to Alejandra Alvarado E02 for her recent promotion! Dr. Alvarado joined Eastern Illinois University in 2013 and has been an amazing role model for women and Latines in mathematics. We're so excited for this new chapter of her professional career! Visit her profile: https://castle.eiu.edu/aalvarado2/
We are incredibly happy for this well-deserved recognition for Dr. Walker! Every year, the MAA Teaching Award recognizes mathematics educators transforming the field through advocacy, mentorship, and leadership. Throughout her career, Shanise has made a tremendous impact through her work as a teacher, mentor, and scholar. Her commitment to increasing equity and access while empowering [...]
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Victoria (Vicki) Powers. Dr. Powers served as a faculty member for the 2001 EDGE Summer Program and was a valued member of our community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her through EDGE. We invite you to read the statement below from [...]
U.S. President Joe Biden announced that Ingrid Daubechies, EDGE Board Director and James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Emerita of Mathematics at Duke University, will receive the 2025 National Medal of Science in recognition for her pioneering work on signal processing. Daubechies' exceptional contributions have been extensively recognized by the STEM community. Among many awards, she [...]
Dr. Nina Fefferman was named the co-recipient of the IBA (Intercollegiate Biomathematics Alliance) Distinguished Senior Fellowship Award. This award recognizes senior scholars who have made "outstanding scientific achievements, demonstrated a record of exceptional scientific contributions and active leadership in mathematical biology both as researchers and educators." Dr. Fefferman is the EDGE Director of Development and [...]
