Julia Robinson

Mathematician and theorist, decision problems

Julia Robinson - Mathematician and theorist, decision problems
Born

1919
106 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1985
39 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent American mathematician, contributions focused on decision problems and mathematical logic. Robinson played a critical role in the development of computability theory. She became the first woman to join the National Academy of Sciences in 1975. Much of her work involved contributions to Hilbert's Tenth Problem, addressing the solvability of equations in integers. Robinson's research significantly advanced the understanding of complex mathematical concepts.

First woman elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1975

Contributed to the resolution of Hilbert's Tenth Problem

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