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The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details

Cathleen Synge Morawetz

Title:

Professor Emerita

Affiliation:

Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences

New York University

251 Mercer Street

New York,New York 10012 

Affiliation:

New York University

70 Washington Square, South

New York,New York 10012 USA

Gender:

Female

Year Deceased:

2017

Award Discipline:

Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Award Year:

1998

Citation:

"For her many pioneering contributions to the theory of partial differential equations and wave propagation, that resulted in applications in aerodynamics, acoustics, and optics. Her research accomplishments are matched by her leadership and inspiration, judgment and vision, and knowledge and generosity to colleagues and collaborators."

Presented by President William Jefferson Clinton at a White House (East Room) ceremony on Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Note: Dr. Morawetz is the first woman to receive the Medal in mathematics.

 

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