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". The award receives its name from the German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss. With its premiere in 2006, it is to be awarded every fourth year, at the International Congress of Mathematicians.

The previous laureate was presented with a medal and a cash purse of EUR10,000 funded by the International Congress of Mathematicians 1998 budget surplus.

The official announcement of the prize took place on 30 April 2002, the 225th anniversary of the birth of Gauss. 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 honour those who have made contributions and impacts in the fields of business, technology, or even day-to-day life.

[edit] Laureates

• 2006 Kiyoshi Itō

[edit] References

• Statutes of the IMU Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for Applcations of Mathematics. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.
• International Mathematical Union (30 April 2002). "New Prize in Science promotes Mathematics as a Key Technology". Press release. Retrieved on 2006-08-20.