H. Blaine Lawson Jr., distinguished professor of mathematics at Stony Brook University, has been awarded the Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement from the American Mathematical Society (AMS) in recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to differential geometry, topology, and analysis. Prof. Lawson's foundational research and expository monographs have profoundly influenced the mathematical community, pioneering new research directions and shedding light on vast areas of mathematics.
The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement is awarded for the cumulative influence of the total mathematical work of the recipient, a high level of research over a period of time, a particular impact on the development of a field, and influence on mathematics through Ph.D. students. Previous recipients include notable mathematicians such as Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck (2020), Jeff Cheeger (2019), and John W. Milnor (2011).
H. Blaine Lawson Jr. received dual bachelor's degrees in applied mathematics and Russian literature from Brown University in 1964 and a Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1968. He was then appointed at Berkeley and was a full professor when he left for Stony Brook in 1978. Since the establishment of IGP, Prof. Lawson has served as an academic advisor, providing dedicated guidance and support for our development.
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