John Wilder Tukey

Recipient
Year
Citation

John Wilder
Tukey

Professor of Statistics

Princeton University
1973
Mathematics

For his studies in mathematical and theoretical statistics, particularly his pioneering work on broad analysis and synthesis problems of complex systems, and for his outstanding contributions to the applications of statistics to the physical, social, and engineering sciences.

Presented by President Nixon at a White House Ceremony on October 10, 1973.