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.