CWM is very excited about the upcoming third edition of the World Meeting for Women in Mathematics (WM)², scheduled to take place on July 22nd, 2026, in Philadelphia. The (WM)² is held every four years in conjunction with the ICM and is dedicated to building a thriving worldwide community of women mathematicians.
CWM is delighted to announce that CWM Member Prof. Selma Negzaoui was elected President of the African Women in Mathematics Association (AWMA) on October 8, 2025. CWM warmly congratulates Prof. Negzaoui and the new AWMA Executive Board on their election, and wishes AWMA and the new board every success for the 2025–2029 term. AWMA will surely continue to serve, represent, and excel in supporting African women in mathematics.
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our friend and colleague Tony Ezome, who died in an accident on October 5, 2025, in Libreville, Gabon, at the age of 45.
Tony was appointed a member of the CWM in 2019 by the IMU Executive Committee and was reappointed for a second term in 2023. Throughout these years, he served CWM with great commitment and enthusiasm, demonstrating remarkable vision and leadership, especially on issues related to Africa. We have lost a great friend and ally.
The CWM is delighted to share the scientific program for the III World Meeting for Women in Mathematics — (WM)², taking place on July 22, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, USA. This one-day event will be held as a satellite event of the ICM 2026.
The program will feature four invited research talks by:
- Kirsten Eistentrager (Penn State University, USA)
- Luz de Teresa (UNAM, Mexico)
- Chelsea Walton (Rice University, USA)
- Melanie Weber (Harvard University, USA)
The AWM 2025 Student Chapter Award Winners are University of Utah for Community Outreach; Western University for Fundraising and/or Sustainability; University of Florida for Professional Development; and University of Oregon for Scientific Excellence. The chapter winners were recognized on Friday, August 8th at MAA MathFest 2025 in Sacrament, CA.
A press release here.
The Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) has published three sets of recommendations, now available on its website and as downloadable PDFs. These documents offer guidance for promoting gender equality in science, both within scientific communities and at various levels of influence. The recommendations include:
SCGES Recommendations for Scientific Unions (link).
(WM)² will take place the day before the ICM 2026 and promises a vibrant day of mathematical excellence, community building, and dialogue. The program will feature invited research talks, a public lecture, a poster session, and meaningful discussions on advancing the participation and visibility of women in mathematics worldwide.
The III World Meeting for Women in Mathematics — (WM)² has been approved as a satellite event of the ICM 2026. (WM)² will take place the day before the ICM 2026 at July 22, 2026. More information coming soon here.
CWM Ambassador Jaqueline Mesquita from Brazil has been appointed President of the Mathematical Union for Latin America and the Caribbean (UMALCA). She is the second woman and the youngest person ever to hold this position. The CWM congratulates Jaqueline on this remarkable achievement.