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Irene Stegun

American mathematician (1919-2008) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 88

Irene Ann Stegun was an American mathematician at the National Bureau of Standards who edited a classic book of mathematical tables called A Handbook of Mathematical Functions, widely known as Abramowitz and Stegun.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2008 · aged 88