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Louise Duffield Cummings
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Prof. Louise Cummings (standing right) at the ICM 1932
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| Born | November 21, 1870 |
| Died | May 9, 1947 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto Bryn Mawr College |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Vassar College |
| Thesis | On a Method of Comparison for Triple-Systems (1914) |
| Doctoral advisor | Charlotte Scott |
Louise Duffield Cummings (born November 21, 1870 – died May 9, 1947) was an important mathematician. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, but later became an American citizen. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics.
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Early Life and Education
Louise Duffield Cummings grew up in Hamilton, Ontario. She went to public schools and the Collegiate Institute there. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in learning.
University Studies
Louise Cummings earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in 1895 from the University of Toronto. After this, she continued to study mathematics at a higher level.
- From 1895 to 1896, she studied at the University of Toronto.
- In 1896–1897, she went to the University of Pennsylvania. She even received a special scholarship called a fellowship there.
- She also studied at the University of Chicago (1897–1898) and Bryn Mawr College (1898–1900).
Becoming a Doctor of Mathematics
Louise Cummings earned her Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in 1914 from Bryn Mawr College. Her main area of study was Pure Mathematics. She also studied Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Her Ph.D. paper was called "On a Method of Comparison for Triple-Systems." It was published in a well-known math journal.
Teaching Career
Louise Cummings had a long and successful career as a teacher and professor.
Early Teaching Roles
Before getting her Ph.D., she taught at several places:
- From 1900 to 1901, she taught at the Ontario Normal College.
- While finishing her Master's degree (A.M.) at the University of Toronto, she taught at St. Margaret's College (1901–1902).
Professor at Vassar College
In 1902, Louise Cummings joined the faculty at Vassar College as an instructor. She worked there for many years until she retired in 1936.
- In 1915, she became an assistant professor.
- By 1919, she was promoted to associate professor.
- Finally, in 1927, she became a full professor of mathematics.
Contributions to Mathematics
Louise Cummings was a respected mathematician. She was invited to speak at important international meetings for mathematicians.
- In 1924, she was an invited speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Toronto.
- She was invited to speak again at the same congress in 1932, which was held in Zürich.
These invitations show that her work was recognized and valued by other mathematicians around the world.
Images for kids
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Prof. Louise Cummings (standing right) at the ICM 1932
See also
In Spanish: Louise Duffield Cummings para niños
