Mathematician and champion for diversity in science.
Richard Tapia is an American mathematician known for his work in computational and applied mathematics, including optimization. The son of Mexican immigrants, he became a leading professor and a powerful advocate for bringing more students from underrepresented groups into STEM. He has received national honors for both his research and his mentoring.
Era
2000s & Today
Field
Computational Mathematics
Mathematician and champion for diversity in science.
Math · Computational Mathematics · 2000s & Today · Latino/Hispanic Heritage
Richard Tapia is an American mathematician known for his work in computational and applied mathematics, including optimization. The son of Mexican immigrants, he became a leading professor and a powerful advocate for bringing more students from underrepresented groups into STEM. He has received national honors for both his research and his mentoring.
Advanced computational mathematics and optimization while broadening access to STEM careers.
His methods help solve real engineering and science problems, and his mentoring opens doors for new mathematicians.
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org