Mayme Logsdon

Mayme Logsdon (February 1, 1881-unknown) was an American mathematician known for her research in algebraic geometry and mathematics education. She earned a Ph.B., S.M., and Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Chicago in 1913, 1915, and 1921 respectively. She taught at Hastings College from 1913 to 1917 and at Northwestern University from 1917 to 1919, then returned to her alma mater in 1921. She remained there for a large portion of her career, until 1946. She concluded her career at the University of Miami, retiring in 1961.[1]

Logsdon was a fellow of the International Education Board, a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the director of the American Association of University Women (1929-1935).[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Ogilvie, Marilyn Bailey; Harvey, Joy Dorothy (2000-01-01). The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science: L-Z. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 9780415920407.
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