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This medal is awarded for impact in the field of science and mathematics education.
Professor Celia Hoyles and Sir Paul Nurse FRS.
The Kavli Education Medal is awarded biennially (in odd years) for “an individual who has made a significant impact on science or mathematics education within the UK”. The receipient will be called upon to deliver a lecture either at a specialist scientific or educational meeting or for the general public as appropriate. The first award was made in 2011. The Kavli Education Medal will be awarded in 2013 with the lecture probably taking place in January 2013.
The medal is of bronze gilt and is accompanied by a gift of £500.
Nominations for the Kavli Education Medal 2013 are now closed. The winner will be announced in the summer of 2012.
The recipient is chosen by the Council of the Royal Society on the recommendation of the Education Committee.
Professor Celia Hoyles was awarded the Kavli Education Medal in 2010 in recognition of her outstanding contribution to research in mathematics education. Her lecture was entitled 'Tackling the mathematics: potential and challenges' (presentation slides (PDF))
The prize money has been donated to the Centenary fund at the Institute of Education to support postgraduate study in mathematics education for an applicant from a developing country.
An interview with Professor Hoyles is available below.
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