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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Quick facts
- Born
- 1941-2019
- Active since
- 1965-2013
- Category
- Mathematics
Impact on the world
Donaldson built the doctoral program that produces a substantial share of the nation's Black mathematics PhDs, institutionalizing Black excellence in the field.
Sources
- Notices of the American Mathematical Society (obituary)
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