Norman Steenrod

American mathematician (1910-1971)
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Norman Steenrod

Summary

Norman Steenrod is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dayton[2]. He was born on +1910-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Princeton[4]. He died on +1971-10-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Norman Steenrod was born in Dayton[2].
  • Norman Steenrod passed away in Princeton[4].
  • Norman Steenrod was born on +1910-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Norman Steenrod died on +1971-10-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Valhalla Cemetery[9].
  • Norman Steenrod held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Norman Steenrod's professions included mathematician[6].
  • Norman Steenrod's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Norman Steenrod's field of work was topology[11].
  • Among Norman Steenrod's employers was Princeton University[12].
  • Norman Steenrod was employed by University of Chicago[13].
  • Among Norman Steenrod's employers was University of Michigan[14].
  • Norman Steenrod was employed by Princeton University[15].
  • Norman Steenrod's education included a stint at Harvard University[16].
  • Norman Steenrod's education included a stint at Princeton University[17].
  • Norman Steenrod was educated at University of Michigan[18].
  • Norman Steenrod was educated at Miami University[19].
  • Norman Steenrod's doctoral advisor was Solomon Lefschetz[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Myers–Steenrod theorem[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Eilenberg–Steenrod axioms[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Steenrod algebra[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Dual Steenrod algebra[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Steenrod homology[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Norman Steenrod is Steenrod problem[26].
  • Norman Steenrod received the Guggenheim Fellowship[27].

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Origins and Family

Norman Steenrod was born in Dayton[2]. He was born on +1910-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Princeton University[17], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1746[34], headquartered in Princeton[35]; University of Michigan[18], a public research university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1817[38], headquartered in Ann Arbor[39]; and Miami University[19], a public research university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Oxford[43]. Norman Steenrod's doctoral advisor was Solomon Lefschetz[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mathematician[6] and university teacher[7]. Norman Steenrod's field of work was topology[11]. Employers include Princeton University[12], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1746[46], headquartered in Princeton[47]; University of Chicago[13], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1890[50], headquartered in Chicago[51]; and University of Michigan[14], a public research university[52], in United States[53], founded in 1817[54], headquartered in Ann Arbor[55]. Doctoral students include Edwin Spanier[56], a mathematician[57], 1921–1996[58], of United States[59], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[60], specialised in algebraic topology[61]; George W. Whitehead[62], a mathematician[63], 1918–2004[64], of United States[65], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[66], specialised in topology[67]; P. Emery Thomas[68], a mathematician[69], 1927–2005[70], of United States[71], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[72]; Sufiàn Yunis Husseini[73], a university teacher[74], 1929–2017[75], of United States[76]; Wu-Chung Hsiang[77], a mathematician[78], b. 1935[79], of United States[80], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[81], specialised in topology[82]; and Paul A. Schweitzer[83], a mathematician[84], b. 1937[85], of United States[86], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[87], specialised in mathematics[88].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Myers–Steenrod theorem[21], Eilenberg–Steenrod axioms[22], Steenrod algebra[23], Dual Steenrod algebra[24], Steenrod homology[25], and Steenrod problem[26]. Things named for Norman Steenrod include Eilenberg–Steenrod axioms[89].

Recognition

Norman Steenrod received the Guggenheim Fellowship[27].

Death and Burial

Norman Steenrod died on +1971-10-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Princeton[4]. He is buried at Valhalla Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Norman Steenrod ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[90] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]

Entities named for him include Eilenberg–Steenrod axioms[89].

His notable doctoral advisees include Peter J. Freyd[92], a mathematician[93], b. 1936[94], of United States[95], awarded the Fellow of the American Mathematical Society[96], specialised in category theory[97]; José Ádem[98], a mathematician[99], 1921–1991[100], of Mexico[101], awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences[102], specialised in topology[103]; George W. Whitehead[104], a mathematician[105], 1918–2004[106], of United States[107], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[108], specialised in topology[109]; William S. Massey[110], a mathematician[111], 1920–2017[112], of United States[113], awarded the Blackwell–Tapia prize[114], specialised in topology[115]; Edwin Spanier[116], a mathematician[117], 1921–1996[118], of United States[119], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[120], specialised in algebraic topology[121]; and Samuel Gitler Hammer[122], a mathematician[123], 1933–2014[124], of Mexico[125], awarded the National Prize for Arts and Sciences[126].

FAQs

Where was Norman Steenrod born?

Norman Steenrod's place of birth was Dayton[2].

Where did Norman Steenrod die?

Norman Steenrod died in Princeton[4].

What did Norman Steenrod do for work?

Norman Steenrod worked as mathematician[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Norman Steenrod go to school?

Norman Steenrod was educated at Harvard University[16], Princeton University[17], University of Michigan[18], and Miami University[19].

What awards did Norman Steenrod receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[27].

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