Mina Spiegel Rees (August 2, 1902 - October 25, 1997) was an American mathematician known for her assistance to the US Government during World War II and for several breakthroughs for women in science, including becoming the first female president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1971 and heading the mathematics department of the Office of Naval Research. She was a pioneer in the history of computing who helped establish funding streams and institutional infrastructure for computing research.
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How did mathematician Mina Rees help the early computing field?
She directed the Office of Naval Research mathematics section and used Navy resources to support early computing.
Mina Rees was a mathematician who directed the mathematical section of the Office of Naval Research. In the 1950s she used Navy resources to support the fledgling computing community, which makes her a funder and organizer of computing research rather than a builder of machines. She held a doctorate in mathematics from the University of Chicago, awarded in 1931.
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Mina Spiegel Rees
Wikidata P166: King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom
Wikidata P166 (award received): King's Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom.
Wikidata P166: Computer Pioneer Award
Wikidata P166 (award received): Computer Pioneer Award.
Wikidata P166: Elizabeth Blackwell Award
Wikidata P166 (award received): Elizabeth Blackwell Award.
Wikidata P166: NAS Public Welfare Medal
Wikidata P166 (award received): NAS Public Welfare Medal.
Wikidata P166: President's Certificate of Merit
Wikidata P166 (award received): President's Certificate of Merit.
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