Kirsten Eisenträger facts for kids
Anne Kirsten Eisenträger is a professor of mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University. She is known for her important research in areas like how computers work with numbers, a famous math challenge called Hilbert's tenth problem, and how math can be used in cryptography (making and breaking secret codes).
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Her Journey in Mathematics
Anne Kirsten Eisenträger started her math studies in Germany. She earned her first university degree, called a Vordiplom, in mathematics in 1996 from the University of Tübingen.
Advanced Studies
She then moved to the United States to continue her education. She earned her Master's degree in 1998 and her Ph.D. (a very high degree) in 2003 from the University of California, Berkeley. Her Ph.D. research was about Hilbert’s Tenth Problem and Arithmetic Geometry. Her professor, Bjorn Poonen, helped guide her work.
Becoming a Professor
After finishing her studies, Dr. Eisenträger worked at a few places, including the Institute for Advanced Study and the University of Michigan. In 2007, she joined the faculty at The Pennsylvania State University, where she teaches and does research today.
Special Recognition
Dr. Eisenträger has received special honors for her work.
Featured in a Film
In 2008, she appeared in a documentary film called Julia Robinson and Hilbert's Tenth Problem. This film, made by George Csicsery, highlights important work in mathematics.
A Valued Fellow
In 2017, she was named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This is a special honor given to mathematicians who have made big contributions to the field. She received this recognition for her work in computational number theory and understanding which math problems can or cannot be solved.
