Éva Tardos facts for kids
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Éva Tardos
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Tardos (right) at Cornell University in 2007
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| Born | 1 October 1957 Hungary
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| Nationality | Hungarian |
| Alma mater | Eötvös Loránd University |
| Known for | Tardos function theoretical computer science |
| Awards | Fulkerson Prize (1988) Dantzig Prize (2006) Gödel Prize (2012) EATCS Award (2017) IEEE John von Neumann Medal (2019) |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Cornell University |
| Doctoral advisor | András Frank |
| Doctoral students | Tim Roughgarden |
Éva Tardos, born on October 1, 1957, is a famous Hungarian mathematician. She is a professor of Computer Science at Cornell University. She is well-known for her important work in theoretical computer science.
Her research helps us understand how computers can solve problems faster. She studies things like algorithms, which are like step-by-step instructions for computers. She also works on algorithmic game theory, which looks at how people make decisions when they interact with computer systems.
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Studying and Working
Early Education
Éva Tardos earned her first degree in mathematics in 1981. She then received her Ph.D. in 1984. Both of these degrees were from the Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. Her main teacher and guide during her Ph.D. studies was András Frank.
Leadership Roles
From 2006 to 2010, Professor Tardos was the head of the Computer Science Department at Cornell. She also serves as an Associate Dean at the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. This means she helps lead the college that focuses on computing and information.
Editing Important Journals
Éva Tardos has also helped share new research with the world. She was the editor-in-chief for the SIAM Journal on Computing from 2004 to 2009. Later, from 2015 until 2021, she was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of the ACM (JACM). These are very important journals where computer scientists publish their discoveries.
Writing a Textbook
In 2005, she co-wrote a textbook called Algorithm Design with Jon Kleinberg. This book helps students learn how to create and understand algorithms.
Awards and Recognitions
Éva Tardos has received many special honors for her work. She has been chosen as a member of several important groups. These include the National Academy of Engineering (in 2007) and the National Academy of Sciences (in 2013). Being elected to these groups is a very high honor for scientists.
She is also a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (since 2013). This means her colleagues recognize her significant contributions to mathematics.
Major Prizes
Professor Tardos has won several prestigious awards for her research:
- The Fulkerson Prize in 1988.
- The George B. Dantzig Prize in 2006.
- The Gödel Prize in 2012.
- The EATCS Award in 2017.
- The IEEE John von Neumann Medal in 2019.
In 2018, she was chosen as the annual Sonia Kovalevsky Lecturer. This is a special lecture series that celebrates women in mathematics. In 2022-2023, she was named the ACM Athena Lecturer. This award recognized her important work in areas like algorithms and game theory. It also honored her for helping and guiding other people in these fields.
Family Life
Éva Tardos is married to David Shmoys, who is also a professor at Cornell University. Her younger brother, Gábor Tardos, is also a mathematics professor. He teaches in Vienna.
See also
In Spanish: Éva Tardos para niños
- Tardos function
