Lynn Steen

Lynn Steen
Born(1941-01-01)January 1, 1941
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJune 21, 2015(2015-06-21) (aged 74)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
EducationUndergraduate University: Luther College (Iowa) B.A. Mathematics Graduate University: Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Ph.D Mathematics
OccupationProfessor Emeritus of Mathematics
SpouseMary E. Steen
ChildrenMargaret and Catherine

Lynn Arthur Steen[1] (January 1, 1941 – June 21, 2015) was an American mathematician who was a professor of mathematics at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, in the U.S.[2] He wrote numerous books and articles on the teaching of mathematics. He was a past president of the Mathematics Association of America (MAA) and served as chairman of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.[3]

  1. ^ Ockerbloom, John Mark. "Online Books by Lynn Arthur Steen". Online Books Page. University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Obituary for Lynn Steen". Northfield News. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
  3. ^ MAA presidents: Lynn Arthur Steen