Is Stephen Wolfram A-List?
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No — Stephen Wolfram is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1981C$0.5M
MacArthur 'Genius' Grant
Receives a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant for work in physics.
1988B▲$5M+$4.5M
Mathematica Released
Releases Mathematica, a powerful computational software program.
2002B$20M+$15M
A New Kind of Science
Publishes 'A New Kind of Science,' presenting a new approach to understanding the universe.
2012B$50M+$30M
AMS Fellow
Named a fellow of the American Mathematical Society.
2026B$200M+$150M
Computational Science Pioneer
Continues to develop Mathematica and explore computational science, remaining a prominent figure in the field.
Last updated: February 25, 2026