Daniel Gorenstein
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| Doctoral students | Michael O'Nan |
Daniel E. Gorenstein (January 1, 1923 – August 26, 1992) was an American mathematician best remembered for his contribution to the classification of finite simple groups.[1]
Gorenstein mastered calculus at age 12 and subsequently matriculated at
Northeastern University, before moving to Rutgers University in 1969, where he remained for the rest of his life. He became the founding director of the Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS) at Rutgers in 1989, and remained at this post until his death.[3]
He was recognized, in addition to his own research contributions such as work on
Steele Prize in mathematical exposition from the American Mathematical Society for his book, Finite Simple Groups: An Introduction to Their Classification (1982).[1] In 1985, he wrote an article explaining his mathematical work to the layperson for the Scientific American.[4]
He died in 1992 after a brief illness. He was 69 years old.[1]
See also
- Gorenstein–Harada theorem
- Gorenstein–Walter theorem
- Peterson–Gorenstein–Zierler algorithm
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Saxon, Wolfgang (August 28, 1992). "Daniel Gorenstein, Who Charted Math's Densest Fields, Dies at 69". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4654-8024-8.
- ^ Martel, Michelle. "A History of Mathematics at Rutgers". Department of Mathematics. Rutgers University. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
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External links
- O'Connor, John J.; Robertson, Edmund F., "Daniel Gorenstein", MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive, University of St Andrews
- Daniel Gorenstein at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- Obituary: Professor Daniel Gorenstein
- Daniel Gorenstein, 1923-1992 - A Biographical Memoir by Michael Aschbacher
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