Lenore Blum

Mathematician and academic leader

Lenore Blum - Mathematician and academic leader
Born

December 18th, 1942
82 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

Links & References

This individual developed significant work in logic and computation, particularly in the area of computability. An influential researcher and educator, served as a professor at several institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University. Contributed to the field through the establishment of research programs and the supervision of numerous graduate students. Also active in promoting the participation of women in mathematics and computer science.

Contributions to computability and logic

Served as president of the Association for Women in Mathematics

Established the Computability Theory and its Applications workshop

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