AMS-SIAM Norbert Wiener Prize
Established in 1967, the prize honors Norbert Wiener, a founder of the field of cybernetics. The prize is awarded every three years by SIAM and the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for an outstanding contribution to applied mathematics. Nominations can be submitted via the AMS website.
Prize Description
The AMS-SIAM Norbert Wiener Prize in Applied Mathematics recognizes outstanding contributions to applied mathematics in the highest and broadest sense. The prize is administered by the AMS and awarded jointly by AMS and SIAM.
Read the full prize specifications.
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be a member of AMS or SIAM.
Required Materials
- Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate
- CV of the candidate
- Proposed citation (up to 50 words)
About the Award
The AMS-SIAM Norbert Wiener Prize includes a $5,000 monetary prize and a certificate containing the citation.
Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.
Award Date
The AMS-SIAM Norbert Wiener Prize will next be awarded at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings.
Award Presentation
The award will be presented at the Prize Session and Reception during the Joint Mathematics Meetings. The announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, the SIAM website, and appropriate electronic media.
Award Fund
The initial funds for the prize were donated by the Mathematics Department of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The funds are held and managed by AMS.
Prize Selection Committee
Chair
Amir Dembo
Members
Bonnie Berger, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Leslie F Greengard, COURANT INST MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, NEW YORK UNIV
Attend the Joint Mathematics Meetings
The Norbert Wiener Prize will next be awarded at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings.
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