Professor Joan Birman and collaborators “unraveled a century-old braid mystery”In July 2026, Professor Joan Birman and collaborators proved that the Burau representation of the classical braid group is faithful for n=4, resolving the last remaining open case for this longstanding problem.
Professor Andrei Okounkov awarded Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize in MathematicsCongratulations to Professor Andrei Okounkov for being awarded the Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize in Mathematics. The award, which is bestowed by Northwestern University, recognizes top scholars for their lasting contributions to new knowledge, outstanding achievements and the development of significant new modes of analysis.
Simon Brendle elected to the National Academy of SciencesCongratulations to Professor Simon Brendle for being elected to the National Academy of Sciences!
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