Dr.
Margaret H. Wright
New York University
Computer scientist; Applied mathematician; Company research staff member; Educator
Area
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Specialty
Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics
Elected
2001
A pioneer in numerical optimization (especially interior-point methods) and a SIAM President who built enduring bridges between industry, academia, and government, she is co-author of the classic book, Practical Optimization, and of widely distributed. Her influence extends from wireless communication to commissioning of the SLAC beam line.
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