Abdulalim A. Shabazz

Abdulalim Abdullah Shabazz
Abdulalim Shabazz in 1949
Born
Lonnie Cross

(1927-05-22)May 22, 1927
DiedJune 25, 2014(2014-06-25) (aged 87)
Other namesLonnie Shabazz
Alma materLincoln University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University
Scientific career
FieldsMathematician
Doctoral advisorMark Kac

Abdulalim Abdullah Shabazz (May 22, 1927 – June 25, 2014) was an African American Professor of Mathematics. He received the National Association of Mathematicians Distinguished Service Award for his years of mentoring and teaching excellence. President of the United States Bill Clinton awarded Shabazz a National Mentor award in September 2000.[1]

  1. ^ President Clinton Honors Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentors, National Science Foundation, September 7, 2000.