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Hunt, Fern Yvette

1948- · Contribution: 1978-

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Applied mathematician at the National Institute of Standards and Technology specializing in dynamical systems, mathematical biology, and stochastic modeling; received the Arthur S. Fleming Award for outstanding federal service

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Born
1948-
Active since
1978-
Category
Mathematics

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Hunt applied deep probability theory to a remarkable range of real-world problems, from population genetics to epidemic prediction, in service of federal science.

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