Kirsten Eisenträger facts for kids
Anne Kirsten Eisenträger is a brilliant professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University. She is famous for her work in special areas of math like computational number theory, Hilbert's tenth problem, and how math can be used in cryptography (making secret codes).
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Anne's Early Studies
Anne Eisenträger started her journey in math in Germany. In 1996, she earned a special diploma called a Vordiplom in mathematics from the University of Tübingen.
She then moved to the United States to continue her studies. In 1998, she earned a Master's degree, and in 2003, she completed her Ph.D. (a very high degree) from the University of California, Berkeley. Her Ph.D. paper was about "Hilbert’s Tenth Problem and Arithmetic Geometry," and her teacher was a famous mathematician named Bjorn Poonen.
Her Career in Mathematics
After finishing her studies, Anne Eisenträger worked at a few different places. She had temporary positions at the Institute for Advanced Study and the University of Michigan. These are both very respected places for scientists and researchers.
In 2007, she joined the faculty at The Pennsylvania State University. This means she became a professor there, teaching and doing her important math research.
Recognitions and Achievements
Anne Eisenträger's work has been recognized in several ways.
Featured in a Film
She appeared in a documentary film called Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem, which was made in 2008 by George Csicsery. This film highlights the work of mathematicians and complex math problems.
Becoming a Math Fellow
In 2017, Anne Eisenträger was given a special honor: she became a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This is a big deal in the math world! She received this honor "for contributions to computational number theory and number-theoretic undecidability." This means her work in using computers to solve number problems and understanding what math problems can or cannot be solved was very important.
External Links
- Anne Eisenträger's Home Page
