Sir Edmund Whittaker Memorial Prize facts for kids
The Sir Edmund Whittaker Memorial Prize is a special award given out every four years. It's presented by the Edinburgh Mathematical Society to a brilliant young mathematician. This person must have a strong connection to Scotland. The prize is named after a famous mathematician, Sir Edmund Whittaker.
What is the Whittaker Prize?
This award celebrates young mathematicians who have done amazing work. It helps recognize their talent and encourages them to continue their studies in mathematics. The prize is a way to remember Sir Edmund Whittaker's important contributions to the world of numbers and science.
How the Prize Started
The prize began after Sir Edmund Whittaker passed away in 1956. His son, John Macnaghten Whittaker, wanted to honor his father's memory. So, he gave £500 to the Edinburgh Mathematical Society. This money was used to create the prize. Even today, the award money is still £500.
Who Has Won the Prize?
Many talented mathematicians have received the Sir Edmund Whittaker Memorial Prize over the years. Here are some of the past winners:
- 2023 Jonathan Fraser (from the University of St Andrews)
- 2021 Ben Davison (from the University of Edinburgh)
- 2019 Michela Ottobre (from Heriot-Watt University)
- 2016 Arend Bayer (from the University of Edinburgh)
- 2013 Stuart White (from the University of Glasgow)
- 2009 Agata Smoktunowicz (from the University of Edinburgh)
- 2005 Tom Bridgeland (from the University of Sheffield)
- 2001 Michael McQuillan and J A Sherratt
- 1997 Alan D Rendall (from Max-Planck-Institut für Gravitationsphysik)
- 1993 Mitchell A. Berger and Alan W. Reid
- 1989 A A Lacey and Michael Röckner
- 1985 John Mackintosh Howie
- 1981 John M. Ball (from the University of Oxford)
- 1977 Gavin Brown and C A Stuart
- 1973 A M Davie (from the University of Edinburgh)
- 1970 Derek J S Robinson (from the University of Illinois)
- 1965 John Bryce McLeod (from the University of Oxford)
- 1961 A G Mackie and Andrew H. Wallace
Find Out More
- List of mathematics awards
