The AWM Fellows Program

2027 Class of AWM Fellows

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) has named eight mathematicians as 2027 AWM Fellows.

Vrushali A. Bokil, Oregon State University

For her outstanding leadership and tireless advocacy to make mathematics more accessible to those underprivileged and underrepresented in STEM. She brings a deep understanding of the value of diversity, access, equity, and inclusion for faculty and student success, and has created important structural changes to ensure sustainable impact.

Malena Espanol, Arizona State University

For her extraordinary commitment to mentoring and advancing women in mathematics through leadership, inclusive program development, and transformative outreach. Her mentorship, service to AWM, and training networks, have created inclusive pathways across all career stages.

Suzanne S. Fernandes-Sindi, University of California at Merced

For her sustained national leadership in advancing women and underrepresented groups in the mathematical sciences through founding Cal-Bridge Mathematics, her stewardship of the Workshops for Women in Mathematical Biology, and her inclusive departmental leadership as Chair of UC Merced Applied Mathematics.

Teena Gerhardt, Michigan State University

For her work ranging from local involvement with her AWM Student Chapter to her large-scale national service with SLMath and the AWM. Her outstanding and sustained service includes extensive inclusive conference organization; continued support of Women in Topology; and mentoring to women, students, and early career mathematicians.

Marta Lewicka, University of Pittsburgh

For sustained leadership and impact in advancing women and girls in mathematics through mentorship, community building, and outreach initiatives. Her transformative programs welcome students at all levels, while fostering inclusive environments which support the development, visibility, and success of women in the mathematical sciences.

Alison Marr, Southwestern University

For her outstanding leadership in advancing women in mathematics through codirecting the EDGE Program, mentoring undergraduate researchers, and creating innovative courses on women in mathematics. Her work fosters belonging through building inclusive communities that elevate overlooked voices, all while empowering women as scholars, researchers, and leaders alike in mathematical sciences.

Tai Melcher, University of Virginia

For her creation of the Women in Probability network; co-organizing various activities thereof; professional mentoring of early career probabilists; and involvement in numerous AWM events. She provides consistent and outstanding support for broadening the participation of women, girls, and others who are underrepresented in mathematics.

Nancy Ann Neudauer, Pacific University

For her far-reaching mentoring from the Global South to the Pacific Northwest which has influenced generations of women mathematicians. Her sustained work has developed undergraduate and faculty women research communities; connected geographically isolated women mathematicians; removed barriers for women in Africa and elsewhere; and created pathways for women to succeed.