John von Neumann Prize
Established in 1959, the prize honors John von Neumann, a founder of modern computing. The prize is awarded annually for distinguished contributions to applied mathematics and for the effective communication of these ideas to the community.
Prize Description
This prize, established in 1959, is awarded for outstanding and distinguished contributions to the field of applied mathematical sciences and for the effective communication of these ideas to the community. The recipient will receive a monetary award and will present a survey lecture at the annual meeting.
Read the full prize specifications.
Eligibility Criteria
The prize may be awarded to any member of the scientific community who meets the general guideline of the prize description.
About the Award
The John von Neumann Prize includes a $5,000 monetary prize and a certificate. A lecture is required and will be publicized in meeting announcements. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony and giving the lecture.
Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.
Award Date
The John von Neumann Prize will next be awarded at ICIAM 2023.
Award Presentation
The prize is presented by the SIAM President at the Prizes and Awards Luncheon. The announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, the SIAM website, and appropriate electronic media.
Award Fund
The fund was started with contributions from IBM Corporation and other organizations. It has been augmented by SIAM.
Prize Selection Committee
Chair
Dr. Sven Leyffer, ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY
Members
Susanne Brenner, LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Gitta Kutyniok, UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH
Andrea Walther, HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITAT BERLIN
Professor Clarence E Wayne, BOSTON UNIVERSITY
