Professor of Mathematics Emeritus Gerald J. Porter received the Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles Y. Hu Award for Distinguished Service to Mathematics, which honors distinguished contributions to mathematics and mathematical education.
Porter has been a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania since 1965 and has spent decades in service to the MAA in a variety of capacities. Porter has contributed to mathematics and the mathematical community for many years by publishing substantive papers, being at the forefront of teaching, and writing a pioneering book using active learning.
Additionally, Porter has mentored many young mathematicians, nominated them for awards and committees, and welcomed them at the section and national meetings. Although retired from teaching, he is still very active in the educational community and is currently serving as an advisor to students.
The Yueh-Gin Gung and Dr. Charles Y. Hu Award Distinguished Service Award consists of a cash prize of $5,000, a citation, and the recognition of the American mathematical community. Porter was honored for his contribution and influence to the field of mathematics or mathematical education at a ceremony held at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Denver, the world's largest gathering of mathematicians, on January 16th.
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