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Karen Uhlenbeck wins 'Nobelprize' for mathematics

Karen Uhlenbeck is the first woman to win the 'Abel Prize', a prestigious prize for mathematics. This prize was established as a kind of 'Nobel Prize' for mathematics. Uhlenbeck is known for her work with partial differential equations. The jury praises Uhlenbeck's work as it has drastically changed mathematics. The jury also praises her for her effort in striving for more diversity in science and mathematics.