Bertrand Russell Prize of the AMS
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About this Prize
The Bertrand Russell Prize of the AMS was established in 2016 by Thomas Hales. The prize looks beyond the confines of the profession to research or service contributions of mathematicians or related professionals to promoting good in the world. It recognizes the various ways that mathematics furthers fundamental human values. Mathematical contributions that further world health, our understanding of climate change, digital privacy, or education in developing countries, are some examples of the type of work that might be considered for the prize.
The current prize amount is $5000, awarded every three years.
Most Recent Prize: 2024The 2024 Bertrand Russell Prize of the AMS is awarded to Susan Landau of Tufts University, a leading scholar in encryption policy and digital privacy, for her work writing technical research papers and op-eds, publishing public-facing work, briefing policymakers, and participating in national studies.
Prize announcement as seen in the news release.
See previous winnersNext Prize: January 2027
Nomination Period: 1 February - 31 May
Nomination Procedure: Include a short description of the work that is the basis of the nomination, including complete bibliographic citations. A curriculum vitae should be included.