Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize
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The Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for Applications of Mathematics is a mathematics award, granted jointly by the International Mathematical Union and the German Mathematical Society for "outstanding mathematical contributions that have found significant applications outside of mathematics".[1] It was awarded for the first time in 2006, and then every four years, at the International Congress of Mathematicians. It is named after the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss.
Unlike the Fields Medal, there is no age limit for the Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize.
The prize consists of a medal and a cash prize (10,000 € in 2006); its source the excess revenue from the International Congress of Mathematicians in 1998.[2]
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[edit] History
The official announcement of the prize took place on April 30th, 2002- Gauss' 225th birthday.[2] The prize was developed specifically to give recognition to mathematicians; while mathematicians have an impact on the world outside of their field, their studies are often not recognized. The prize aims to honor those who have made contributions and impacts in the fields of business, technology, or even day-to-day life.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Statutes of the IMU Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for Applcations of Mathematics. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.
- ^ a b c International Mathematical Union (2002-04-30). New Prize in Science promotes Mathematics as a Key Technology. Press release. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.
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