Noah Giansiracusa, associate professor of mathematics at Bentley University, will receive the 2026 Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Communications Award for his contributions to public understanding of the societal impacts of algorithms through his books and media presence.
Reflecting on the honor, Giansiracusa said, “Communicating math to the public is not about being the best. It is about being yourself, with so much enthusiasm and gusto that your audiences cannot resist falling in love with math.”
Giansiracusa wrote How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News in 2021 and, since then, has gotten more involved in public writing, speaking, and policy discussions concerning data-driven algorithms and their role in society. He’s appeared on CNN Live and BBC Radio and has written for such publications as The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Scientific American, TIME, and Wired. His second book, Robin Hood Math, explores how people of all backgrounds can use math to help navigate life and take back control in a world dominated by algorithms. He is also cohost of the podcast AI in Academia.
The JPBM Communications Award, established in 1988, recognizes those who bring mathematical ideas to nonmathematical audiences. Giansiracusa will be honored at the 2026 Joint Mathematical Meetings in Washington, DC.
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