Seven Math Majors Win 2025 Sterling Award

Seven math majors were named among the School of Humanities and Sciences’ top 25 seniors, earning the prestigious 2025 Sterling Award in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and dedication throughout their studies.

Established in 2006, the Sterling Award is one of Stanford’s most selective honors. It is named after President J.E. Wallace Sterling, who served as the university’s president from 1949 to 1968. Under his leadership, Stanford rose to national prominence as an academic institution, thanks to his commitment to recruiting top scholars and attracting the brightest students in the country.

Mathematics major  winners:

Quanlin Chen - BSH Mathematics
Andrei Mandelshtam - BSH Mathematics, MS Computer Science
Declan Murphy Zink - BS Mathematic, BSH Physics
Carson Murtuza-Lanier - BS Mathematics, MS Computer Science
Daniel Changxiao Sun - BS Mathematic, BSH Physics, MS Applied and Engineering Physics
Ty Toney - BS Mathematics, MS Computer Science
Yue Yang - BS Mathematics, MS Computer Science

Visit the Stanford School of Humanities website to learn more about the award and winners.