Karen Uhlenbeck Won the ‘Nobel of Math’ — but Women Are Still Under-Represented in the Field

Confidence in math early on differs by gender and plays a key role in future success

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Mar 22, 2019 · 3 min read

Karen Uhlenbeck, a distinguished professor of mathematics at Princeton University, received the Abel Prize — one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. She’s the first woman to receive the award. Photo: Andrea Kane/Institute for Advanced Study

Karen Uhlenbeck, a distinguished professor of mathematics at Princeton University, received the Abel Prize — one of the most prestigious awards in mathematics. She’s the first woman to receive the award. Photo: Andrea Kane/Institute for Advanced Study

By Claire Maldarelli

This week, Karen Uhlenbeck, a distinguished professor of mathematics at Princeton University, received the Abel Prize —…

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