Mary Ellen Rudin

Mathematician recognized for topology

Mary Ellen Rudin - Mathematician recognized for topology
Born

December 7th, 1924
100 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributed significantly to topology and was involved in various mathematical research areas. Served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for several decades. Published numerous research papers and mentored many graduate students, influencing the field of mathematics. Participated in various mathematical organizations and served on editorial boards of prominent journals.

Contributed to the fields of topology and set theory

Published over 80 research papers

Served as president of the Association for Women in Mathematics

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