Fellows of the American Mathematical Society
The Fellows of the American Mathematical Society program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.
See the list of 2016 FELLOWS and previous classes HERE and the full list of Fellows HERE.
Schedule
September 1, 2016 Invitations sent to the newly selected Fellows.
November 1, 2016: The list of the 2017 Class of Fellows to be made public on the AMS website.
January 4-7, 2017, Joint Mathematics Meetings: A reception to welcome new Fellows to take place during the Joint Mathematics Meetings.
February 1 - March 31, 2017: Nomination period for next annual election process of new Fellows.
The next annual election Process begins February 1, 2017. Please check back here at that time for full details about the process.
Important points about the Fellows of the AMS selection process:
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The AMS Fellows Selection Committee accepts nominations for Fellows between February 1 and March 31 each year.
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New AMS Fellows are selected from among those nominated. The target number of new Fellows is determined by the AMS Council.
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To be eligible for nomination to AMS Fellowship, an individual must be an AMS member for the year in which he or she is nominated as well as the prior year. The prior year's membership must be in place by July 31 of the prior year.
Details of the Fellows program, including a history of its enactment, can be found in the AMS Fellows Program Document .
Learn how to make or support a nomination in the Requirements and Nomination Guide.
The goals of the Fellows program are:
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To create an enlarged class of mathematicians recognized by their peers as distinguished for their contributions to the profession.
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To honor not only the extraordinary but also the excellent.
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To lift the morale of the profession by providing an honor more accessible than those currently available.
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To make mathematicians more competitive for awards, promotion, and honors when they are being compared with colleagues from other disciplines.
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To support the advancement of more mathematicians in leadership positions in their own institutions and in the broader society.
The responsibilities of Fellows are:
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To take part in the election of new Fellows,
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To present a “public face” of excellence in mathematics, and
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To advise the President and/or the Council on public matters when requested.
See details from the 2016 Fellows Reception .
Questions about the Fellows program should be directed to the AMS Membership and Programs Department at 800-321-4267, ext 4113 or by email to Steven Ferrucci.
