A pioneer in mathematics: First woman math Ph.D. in America

Winifred Edgerton Merrill (1862-1951) was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics in the United States. As March is National Women's History Month, it is a fitting moment to look back on the life of this outstanding pioneer. Her compelling story is told in an article appearing in the April 2012 issue of the Notices of the American Mathematical Society. Read more