Mina Rees

American mathematician and educator

Mina Rees - American mathematician and educator
Born

August 2nd, 1902
123 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

Links & References

Contributed significantly to the field of mathematics and its education. Worked extensively on mathematical research and served as a professor at several esteemed institutions. Made contributions to set theory and the foundations of mathematics. Played a key role in promoting mathematics education among women and minorities. Served as the first female president of the Mathematics Association of America.

Published numerous research papers in mathematics

Played a pivotal role in mathematics education reform

Served as president of the Mathematics Association of America

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