Mathematician Yitang Zhang, 2014 MacArthur Fellow

September 17, 2014 Videos MacArthur Fellows

Mathematician Yitang Zhang is tackling truly hard questions in number theory leading to the first finite bound on a gap between prime numbers and the best possible qualitative approximation of the twin prime conjecture.

The Fellowship is a $625,000, no-strings-attached grant for individuals who have shown exceptional creativity in their work and the promise to do more.