Ada K. Dietz | |
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| Born | October 7, 1888 Michigan |
| Died | January 12, 1981 (aged 92) San Bernardino County California |
| Resting place | Elmwood Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Mathematics and fiber arts |
| Notable work | Algebraic Expressions in Handwoven Textiles, 1949 |
Ada K. Dietz (October 7, 1888 – January 12, 1981) was an American weaver best known for her 1949 monograph Algebraic Expressions in Handwoven Textiles, which defines a novel method for generating weaving patterns based on algebraic patterns. Her method employs the expansion of multivariate polynomials to devise a weaving scheme. Dietz' work is still well-regarded today, by both weavers and mathematicians. Along with the references listed below, Griswold (2001) cites several additional articles on her work.