"For her pioneering achievements in geometric partial differential equations, gauge theory and integrable systems, and for the fundamental impact of her work on analysis, geometry and mathematical physics" Karen Uhlenbeck (University of Texas at Austin, USA) will be awarded the Abel Prize for 2019 on May 21 in Oslo.

The Abel Prize recognizes mathematicians who have greatly influenced their field and is awarded by the King of Norway. The prize was first awarded in 2003.

A short movie on Karen Uhlenbeck

The Abel Prize Award Ceremony, with Karen Uhlenbeck's speech starting at 33:00 minutes.