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Amy Cohen-Corwin (who was once known as Amy C. Murray) is a very smart mathematician. She used to be a professor at Rutgers University. She also served as the Dean of University College at Rutgers. In 2006, she was given a special honor. She was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. This means she is recognized as a leading scientist.

Amy Cohen-Corwin is very interested in certain math equations. She also cares a lot about making college math education better. She especially wants to help students who plan to become teachers. In 1970, she worked on a program called Project SEED. This was when she was at the University of California, Berkeley. This work made her even more passionate about Mathematics education.

She has also held many important roles in math organizations. For example, she helped organize a big workshop. This workshop focused on how to find and keep graduate students in math. This shows her dedication to helping young mathematicians.

Awards

Important Recognitions

  • Louise Hay Award for Contributions to Mathematics Education, 2013. This award recognizes people who have done a great job helping others learn math. It was given at the Joint Mathematics Meeting by the Association for Women in Mathematics.
  • Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2006. Being a Fellow means she is recognized as a top scientist in her field.
  • Fellow, Association for Women in Mathematics, 2019. This honor is from an organization that supports women in math. It recognizes her important contributions to the field.

Education

Her Learning Journey

  • She earned her highest degree, a Ph.D., in Mathematics in 1970. She studied at the University of California at Berkeley. Her supervisor was Murray H. Protter.
  • She received her Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mathematics in 1966. This was also from the University of California at Berkeley.
  • She earned her Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree in Mathematics in 1964. She studied at Harvard University (Radcliffe College).
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