Awards and Accolades

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences has an international reputation as an outstanding center for mathematical research, scholarship and education. Its nearly 60 professors are at the forefront of current developments in the four core groups of Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Mathematics, Statistics, and Mathematics Education. The award-winning faculty are recognized internationally, nationally, and locally for their achievements.

Recent Faculty Awards

Zilin Jiang

Zilin Jiang - 2024

Delbert Ray Fulkerson Prize (AMS)

Malena Espanol

Malena Español - 2024

Deborah and Franklin Tepper Haimo Award (MAA)

Malena Espanol

Malena Español - 2022

Karen EDGE Fellow

Susanna Fishel

Susanna Fishel - 2022

Fulbright Scholar Fellowship

Eleni Panagiotou

Eleni Panagiotou - 2021

NSF CAREER Award

Katrina Bossert

Katrina Bossert - 2020

NSF CAREER Award

Faculty Awards from ASU

Earlier Awards

Hal Smith - 2019
Sally Morton - 2005

Fellow of AAAS - American Association for the Advancement of Science. 

Donatella Danielli - 2017

Fellow of AMS - American Mathematical Society

Douglas Cochran - 2016

Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Science and Technology

Ming-Hung (Jason) Kao - 2014
Marilyn Carlson - 1999

NSF CAREER Award

Malena Español - 2013
Wenbo Tang - 2009
Sharon Crook - 2002

Project NExT Fellow (New Experiences in Teaching - MAA)

Marilyn Carlson - 2007

Selden Award for Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (MAA)

Sally Morton - 2000
Rob McCulloch - 1996

Fellow of ASA - American Statistical Association

Charles Wexler Teaching Awards

The Charles Wexler Teaching Award is presented each year to an outstanding teacher of undergraduate mathematics. The winner is selected by the awards committee based on nominations made by undergraduate students with majors in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.

View the complete list of recipients on the Charles Wexler Awards page.

Outstanding Instruction and Service Awards

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences recognizes two members of its teaching corps each year with the Outstanding Instruction and Service Award. The award honors their excellence in teaching and service, and their dedication to the success of our students. 

Recipients

2024 David Fishman Laurence Schneider
2023 Leslie Loy David Polletta
2022 Terri Miller Diane Richardson
2021 Beth Schlenker Lance Ward
2020 Naala Brewer Iuliia (Julia) Inozemtseva
2019 Hedvig Mohacsy Paul Vaz
2018 Chandrani Banerjee Douglas Williams
2017 Katie Kolossa Scott Surgent
2016 Jay Abramson Rochus Boerner
2015 Beth Jones Stefania Tracogna