By adapting insights across different mathematical questions, Yu Deng solved a century-old problem and earned a 2026 Fields Medal.

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Carolyn Yackel, SB’92, weaves together math and fiber arts.

Mina Rees, PhD’31 (1902–97), helped scientific research flourish.

Mathematicians share their thoughts on a new TV series.

A photographer captures the beauty of mathematicians’ chalk experiments.

Math Academy has the proof.

Associate professor Charles Smart summits the Abelian sandpile.

Three mathematicians team up to advance Zimmer’s conjecture. Yes, that Zimmer.

Twins Laurie and Lynne Butler—one a UChicago chemistry professor, the other a double alumna—discuss math, horses, and a college boyfriend who never got them confused.

Three mathematicians team up to advance Zimmer’s conjecture. Yes, that Zimmer. 

How Lucy Kaplansky, LAB’78, made a career of folk music.