The Ralph E. and Norma L. Edwards Research Professorship is an endowed research professorship in Mathematics to recognize tenured faculty who have made outstanding contributions in research. The Edwards professorship was made possible by a generous gift from Norma L. Edwards. The Professorship is a three-year award. The following faculty have held the Edwards Professorship:

John Lewis (2004-2007)

Zhongwei Shen (2007-2010)

Qiang Ye (2010-2013)

Peter Hislop (2010-2013)

Uwe Nagel (2015-2017)

Richard Ehrenborg (2017-2020)

Heide Gluesing-Luerssen (2020-2023)

Nathaniel Stapleton (2023-2025)