In the history of mathematics, Herman Goldstine is one of the names that keeps returning.
The record lists Herman Goldstine as American mathematician (1913–2004).
Herman Goldstine was born at Chicago in 1913. His recorded nationality is United States. He studied at University of Chicago.
Around the turn of the twentieth century the foundations of mathematics were under open attack, and set theory and logic became urgent questions.
His academic posts were held at University of Michigan, University of Chicago and United States Army.
The recorded fields of work are computer science.
Mathematical work is judged by whether anyone can build on it, and that judgement takes decades.
Recognition followed: National Medal of Science (1983).
That the work was done from United States matters: mathematical training, institutions and the language of publication have never been evenly distributed.
Herman Goldstine died in 2004, aged 91. The proofs remain, and a proof does not decay - which is the particular permanence mathematics offers.
Achievements
- National Medal of Science — 1983
- Held posts at University of Michigan, University of Chicago and United States Army
- Fields: computer science
