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Marie Vitulli
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| Born | November 19, 1949 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | BA, University of Rochester, 1971 PhD, University of Pennsylvania, 1976 |
| Known for | Seminormal rings, valuations on commutative rings |
| Awards | AWM/MAA Falconer Lecturer 2017 AWM Service Award 2019 AWM Fellow 2020 AMS Fellow |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Oregon |
| Thesis | Weierstrass Points and Monomial Curves (1976) |
| Doctoral advisor | Dock Sang Rim |
Marie A. Vitulli is an American mathematician. She is a professor emerita at the University of Oregon. This means she is a retired professor who still holds her title.
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Marie Vitulli's Work in Mathematics
Marie Vitulli's main area of study is commutative algebra. This is a branch of mathematics that looks at special kinds of number systems. She also applies her work to algebraic geometry. This field uses algebra to study shapes and spaces.
Key Topics in Her Research
Vitulli has explored several interesting topics. These include how shapes change in "monomial curves." She also studies "seminormal rings" and "weak normality" in algebra. Another important area is the theory of "valuations" for rings.
Developing Valuation Theory
With her colleague David K. Harrison, Marie Vitulli created a new way to understand "valuations." Valuations are like ways to measure things in algebra. Their new theory worked for rings with "zero divisors." This made it more general than older theories.
Her Education and Lectures
Marie Vitulli studied at the University of Rochester. She earned her PhD in 1976 from the University of Pennsylvania. Her main research paper for her PhD was about "Weierstrass Points and Monomial Curves." In 2014, she gave a special lecture called "From Algebraic to Weak Subintegral Extensions in Algebra and Geometry."
Marie Vitulli's Activism and Support for Others
Marie Vitulli is not only a mathematician but also an activist. She has worked to help others, especially women in mathematics.
Helping University Staff
In 2007, Vitulli and political scientist Gordon Lafer helped lead an effort. They worked to form a group for university staff at the University of Oregon. This group became known as the United Academics at the University of Oregon. It helps staff have a stronger voice.
Supporting Women in Math
Vitulli leads the Women in Math Project at the University of Oregon. This project helps and encourages women who study mathematics. She has also researched how women mathematicians are hired. She has written about the challenges of sharing the stories of female mathematicians online.
Encouraging Future Mathematicians
Marie Vitulli has also supported young mathematicians. She participated in a discussion for a group called Spectra in 2015. She also created a special fellowship. This "MSRI Marie A. Vitulli Graduate Fellowship" helps a graduate student attend a math program with their advisor.
Awards and Recognition
Marie Vitulli has received many awards for her important work and her service.
- In 2014, she was honored as an AWM/MAA Falconer Lecturer.
- She received a Service Award from the Association for Women in Mathematics in 2017. This award recognized her efforts to help the math community.
- In 2019, she became a Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics.
- In 2020, she was chosen as a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This was for her contributions to algebra and for supporting women in mathematics.
