Professor of Mathematics Sy Schuster (1926-2020) was a mensch. He combined a sage’s wisdom and deep knowledge with an activist’s passion for making the world better. He was a force for fairness at Carleton and in the world. Although Sy recognized the importance of social activism in all its forms, to students, especially, he modeled how a scholar can use calm reason to defend the powerless and bring about justice — all while maintaining an attitude of optimism, humor, and joy.
Prize Recipients:
- Revathi Mandava, Clara McGee, Claire Saunders, and Natalie Tatar, 2026
- Jocelyn Ferguson and Caitlyn Holl, 2025
- Sophie Boileau, Grace Hanson, and Karla Cruz Sanchez, 2024
- Akash Ganguly and Nzingha Joseph, 2023
- Mika Cooney and Ana Pina Marcelino, 2022