Margaret H. Wright
Mathematician who makes optimization work in the real world.
Their Story
Margaret H. Wright is an American mathematician and a leader in the field of optimization, the math of finding the best solution. She has developed reliable methods for solving hard optimization problems on computers. She has also held leading roles in major scientific organizations.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Optimization
Margaret H. Wright
Mathematician who makes optimization work in the real world.
Math · Optimization · 2000s & Today · Women in STEM
Their Story
Margaret H. Wright is an American mathematician and a leader in the field of optimization, the math of finding the best solution. She has developed reliable methods for solving hard optimization problems on computers. She has also held leading roles in major scientific organizations.
Key Innovation
Developed dependable algorithms for solving large, real-world optimization problems.
Why It Matters Today
Her methods help engineers and scientists design better products, schedules, and systems efficiently.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_H._Wright
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
