Harvey M. Friedman
Distinguished University Professor
Department of Mathematics
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EST
Wexner Center Film/Video Theater
1871 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio
About the Award
The University Distinguished Lecture Series was inaugurated in 1996 as one of the University's highest honors for a senior faculty member. The lectureship is awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, particularly, but not exclusively, in research, scholarship, or creative activity. The President's and Provost's Advisory Committee reviews nominations and recommends candidates to the President and the Provost for final selection.
The Office of Academic Affairs presents an award of $5,000 to the University Distinguished Lecturer to designate for a purpose that promotes the academic goals of the lecturerÕs college and/or of the University. Professor Friedman has designated his award for use by the Syrus Project, an interactive computerized education project for teaching proof structure to undergraduate students.