Allyn Jackson
Writer and editor
I am a freelance writer and editor with over 30 years of experience and a specialty in mathematics and theoretical computer science. Some examples of my latest work:
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“Math in the Age of AI”, Communications of the ACM, 17 February 2026
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“Celebrating Mathematics: International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 in Philadelphia”, Notices of the American Mathematical Society, October 2025
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“Machine Learning Framework Integrates Geometry into Fast PDE Solving”, Communications of the ACM, 1 May 2025
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“Finding Beauty and Meaning in Computational Complexity (profile of Irit Dinur)”, Communications of the ACM, 7 March 2025
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“An Inspirational Mix: International Congress of Mathematicians 2026 in Philadelphia”, Notices of the American Mathematical Society, March 2025
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“Interview with Ruth J. Williams”, Celebratio Mathematica, February 2025
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“Wie hat Don das nur gemacht? (How did Don do it?)” (on Don Zagier receiving the Heinz Gumin Prize), Süddeutsche Zeitung, 22 May 2024 (subscription required)
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“Interview with Yasha Eliashberg”, Celebratio Mathematica, May 2024
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“Die Berechnung der Welt (Computing the World)” (on Avi Wigderson receiving the ACM Turing Award), Süddeutsche Zeitung, 24 April 2024 (subscription required)
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“Susan Landau Awarded AMS Bertrand Russell Prize”, Communications of the ACM, 23 January 2024
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“The Miracle Group: Six women from Taiwan and their journey into mathematics”, Celebratio Mathematica, October 2023
Additional articles can be found on my Publications page.
I am available for writing projects such as journalistic articles, reports, proposals, etc. In addition, my skills as an editor increase readability, reduce errors, and add an extra level of polish. Please contact me for further information.
Copyright Allyn Jackson 2026