Johnny Guzmán Awarded 2026 Blackwell-Tapia Prize for Research and Mentoring in the Mathematical Sciences

The National Blackwell-Tapia Prize Selection Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Blackwell-Tapia Prize will be awarded to Dr. Johnny Guzmán, associate chair and professor of applied mathematics at Brown University. Since 2002, the biennial Blackwell-Tapia Prize has recognized an active mathematical scientist who has contributed and continues to contribute significantly to research in their fields of expertise, and who has served as an outstanding mentor with a demonstrated record of developing mathematical talent wherever it may be found, including underserved communities. The prize will be awarded at the 13th Blackwell-Tapia Conference and Award Ceremony in December 2026 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Click here for more information.