# Joseph Blum

> Ph.D. The George Washington University 1958

**Wikidata**: [Q102176154](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q102176154)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/joseph-blum

## Summary

Joseph Blum received his education from George Washington University and City University of New York[1][2]. He went on to work for the United States Department of War from 1950 to 1975[2]. Following his time at the Department of War, he was employed by American University from 1975 to 1987[2]. Joseph Blum died on April 10, 2002[2].

## Summary
Joseph Blum was an American computer scientist, mathematician, and university teacher who earned his Ph.D. from The George Washington University in 1958. He had a distinguished career spanning government service at the United States Department of Defense and academic positions at various institutions.

## Biography
- Born: Not provided
- Nationality: United States
- Education: Ph.D. from The George Washington University (1958); also educated at City University of New York
- Known for: Professional work in computer science and mathematics
- Employer(s): United States Department of Defense (1950-1975), American University (1975-1987)
- Field(s): Computer science, mathematics, university teaching

## Contributions
Joseph Blum's specific contributions to computer science and mathematics are not detailed in the provided source material. The information available focuses on his academic credentials and career trajectory rather than his research outputs, publications, or technical achievements. His archival materials at American University may contain further details about his professional contributions, but these are not specified in the current source.

## FAQs
### Q: Where was Joseph Blum educated?
A: Joseph Blum earned his Ph.D. from The George Washington University in 1958 and was also educated at City University of New York. His doctoral advisor was Florence Marie Mears.

### Q: Where did Joseph Blum work during his career?
A: Joseph Blum worked at the United States Department of Defense from 1950 to 1975 and later at American University from 1975 to 1987. His archives are maintained at American University.

### Q: What was Joseph Blum's field of expertise?
A: Joseph Blum was a computer scientist, mathematician, and university teacher with a career spanning both government and academic institutions.

## Why They Matter
The significance and lasting impact of Joseph Blum's specific work in computer science and mathematics cannot be determined from the provided material. While we know his career path and affiliations, the absence of information about his research contributions, publications, or technical achievements prevents a full assessment of his influence on his fields or the legacy of his work.

## Notable For
1. Earned a Ph.D. in 1958 from The George Washington University under advisor Florence Marie Mears
2. Had a 25-year career at the United States Department of Defense (1950-1975)
3. Subsequently worked at American University for 12 years (1975-1987)
4. Maintains a presence in the Mathematics Genealogy Project (ID: 25157)
5. Has an archival collection maintained at American University

## Body
### Education
- Joseph Blum earned his Ph.D. from The George Washington University in 1958
- His doctoral advisor was Florence Marie Mears
- He also received education from City University of New York

### Career
- Worked at the United States Department of Defense from 1950 to 1975
- Subsequently employed at American University from 1975 to 1987
- Had archives maintained at American University

### Professional Identity
- Identified as a computer scientist
- Also worked as a mathematician
- Served as a university teacher

### Recognition
- Has a Mathematics Genealogy Project ID: 25157
- Listed with MR Author ID: 1242733
- Included in DBLP with Author ID: 72/2745
- Prabook ID: 1693032

### Personal Details
- Died on April 10, 2002
- American nationality
- Male gender

## References

1. Mathematics Genealogy Project
2. [Source](https://www.american.edu/library/archives/finding_aids/blum_fa.cfm)