Fields Medal
The Fields Medal is an international award presented every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40 who have made outstanding contributions in their field. Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics," it was first awarded in 1936 and has since become one of the most prestigious honors in mathematics.
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Often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics," it was first awarded in 1936 and has since become one of the most prestigious honors in mathematics. The medal is named after Canadian mathematician John Charles Fields, who established the award to recognize and encourage exceptional mathematical achievements. Each recipient receives a gold medal and a cash prize. Notable winners of the Fields Medal include Grigori Perelman, who solved the Poincaré conjecture, and Maryam Mirzakhani, the first and only female winner of the medal. The award ceremony takes place during the International Congress of Mathematicians and serves as a platform to acknowledge the significant contributions made by these exceptional mathematicians.