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Donaldson, James A.

1941-2019 · Contribution: 1965-2013

Mathematics

Built and chaired the first PhD-granting mathematics program at any Historically Black College or University, established at Howard University in 1976; co-founded the National Association of Mathematicians in 1969

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Born
1941-2019
Active since
1965-2013
Category
Mathematics

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Donaldson built the doctoral program that produces a substantial share of the nation's Black mathematics PhDs, institutionalizing Black excellence in the field.

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