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NORMAN, OKLA. – Jing Tao, a professor of geometry and topology in the David and Judi Proctor Department of Mathematics at the University of Oklahoma, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. She is only the third faculty member from OU to become an AMS Fellow and the first since the inaugural class in 2013.
Tao considers herself to be a pure mathematician and prides herself on research that advances human knowledge. She also strives to make her field more attractive to younger female students.
“Mathematics has traditionally been a male-dominated field, but we strive to bring in more diverse faces. I think getting this recognition helps younger students see me and realize that they too could someday be honored for the work they love,” she said.
As an AMS Fellow, Tao will take part in the election of new Fellows, can nominate a future Fellow candidate, serves as a “public face” of excellence in mathematics and advises the AMS president and council on public matters as needed.
According to AMS President Bryna Kra, “This year's class was selected from a large and excellent pool of candidates, highlighting the many ways that individuals advance our profession. I look forward to working with them in service to our community.”
Tao is one of 41 mathematicians elected to the 2025 class. The previous OU faculty named AMS Fellows were Professors Emeritus Marilyn Breen and Andy Magid.
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