Margaret M. Robinson facts for kids
Margaret Maher Robinson is an American mathematician. She studies number theory, which is about the properties of numbers. She also studies special math functions called zeta functions. She is a professor of mathematics at Mount Holyoke College.
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Her Education and Career
Margaret Robinson went to Bowdoin College and finished her studies there in 1979. She then continued her education. In 1986, she earned her Ph.D. (a very high university degree) from Johns Hopkins University. Her main research project for her Ph.D. was about complex math problems.
After her studies, she taught for a short time at Hampshire College. Later, she became a professor at Mount Holyoke College. She has been teaching there for many years.
Awards and Recognition
Margaret Robinson has received several important awards for her work. These awards recognize her excellent teaching and her efforts to help students.
Haimo Award
In 2013, she won the Deborah and Franklin Haimo Awards for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Mathematics. This award is given to teachers who are great at explaining math in college. She was honored for helping college students with their research. She also ran special summer programs. These programs taught young women about number theory.
M. Gweneth Humphreys Award
In 2020, she received the M. Gweneth Humphreys Award. The Association for Women in Mathematics gives out this award. The award recognized her thoughtful teaching and mentoring. She has helped many students at Mount Holyoke College. This college focuses on educating women. The award noted that she helps all students, not just the top ones. She makes learning math fun and meaningful for everyone.
Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics
In 2024, Margaret Robinson was chosen as a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics. This honor is for people who have made a big difference in math. She was recognized for supporting and empowering many women in mathematics. She also mentored students in other math programs. She helps each student find their spark and build successful careers in math.
