Richard J. Samworth of the University of Cambridge is the recipient of the 2018 Presidents’ Award. Here, he answers questions about his work and interests.

When Rachel Schutt was five years old, her father realized her primary school was directing the girls to practice knitting while the boys solved math problems. He intervened and came to the class to teach the girls set theory. Her interest in math persisted and she went on to become one of the first chief data scientists of a Fortune 500 company.

Members of the Boston Chapter 175th Anniversary Steering Committee highlight attractions in Boston and Cambridge for JSM attendees and their families to consider exploring before and after the meetings or when they aren’t attending a session.