Cathleen Synge Morawetz
Canadian mathematician and researcher
Canadian mathematician and researcher
2017
9 years ago — 94 years old
Scientists & Innovators
Canada
Born in 1923, a prominent mathematician focused on applied mathematics. Contributed extensively to the field of partial differential equations, particularly in mathematical biology and fluid dynamics. Held a professorship at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, influencing many students and researchers. The first woman to achieve the rank of distinguished professor at New York University. Actively engaged in promoting mathematics through various academic initiatives and collaborations.
Research in partial differential equations
Influence in fluid dynamics
First female distinguished professor at NYU
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