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Why is it that no one over the age of fourty can receive the fields metal?
What Is the Age Limit for Receiving the Fields Medal?
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The Fields Medal is exclusively awarded to mathematicians under the age of 40 to encourage and recognize young talent in the field. This age limit is intended to highlight significant contributions made early in a mathematician's career. Some participants express disappointment about the age restriction, with one individual noting a desire to wait until age 41 to pursue the medal. Alternatives for recognition include the Wolf Prize and the Abel Prize, which do not have age limitations.
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JasonJo
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maybe they are too accomplished at that point? i dunno
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That sucks. I was planning on not trying to get it until I was fourty one. I guess I will have to try to get it earlier.
That sucks. I was planning on not trying to get it until I was fourty one. I guess I will have to try to get it earlier.
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Fields Medal
There are still the Wolf Prize (est. 1978) and the recently established Abel Prize (est. 2003).
Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fields_medal
There are still the Wolf Prize (est. 1978) and the recently established Abel Prize (est. 2003).