In the judgment of the most competent living mathematicians, Fraulein Noether was the most significant creative mathematical genius thus far produced since the higher education of women began.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Emmy Noether is recognized by experts as the most significant female mathematical genius since women entered higher education.
- In plain terms
- Experts agree Noether is the greatest female mathematician since women got access to higher education.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge exceptional talent regardless of gender barriers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are the overlooked geniuses?
- How do we recognize talent fairly?
Another view
The scope limits comparison to only those after women entered higher ed.
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