Stephens, Clarence Francis
1917-2018 · Contribution: 1947-1987
Mathematics
Ninth African American to earn a PhD in mathematics; developed the 'Morgan-Potsdam Model' of mathematics teaching, built on the belief that every student who wanted to learn mathematics could succeed at it
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- Born
- 1917-2018
- Active since
- 1947-1987
- Category
- Mathematics
Impact on the world
Stephens proved that a nurturing, high-expectations culture could turn an ordinary department into a national leader in producing mathematics majors.
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