UCLA Mathematics Professor Wilfrid Gangbo has been awarded the 2026 Award for Distinguished Public Service, presented by the American Mathematical Society. He is being recognized for his efforts to promote the professional careers of mathematicians from underrepresented groups, especially from the African and African-American communities.
“I am honored to be the 2026 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Public Service. I have always understood that none of us achieves all of our accomplishments alone and so, as far back as high school, I have been involved in outreach activities. Furthermore, the interest and recognition shown to me early in my career by more senior mathematicians had a great impact on my career, and I have been proud to be able to carry that forward,” Gangbo said in response to receiving the award.
The AMS Council established the Award for Distinguished Public Service in response to a recommendation from its Committee on Science Policy. The US$4,000 award is presented every two years.
Read the official AMS news release here.
