Dr. Fern Hunt

Early Life

Fern Yvette Hunt was born on January 14, 1948 in New York City.

Family Life

TYNDALE--Fern Hunt was born to Daphne Lindsay and Thomas Edward Hunt. Neither of her parents was mathematically inclined. She has one sister, Erica Hunt, who is a published poet and writer. Her grandparents immigrated to the United States from Jamaica prior to World War I.

Education & Career

TYNDALE - -Throughout high school, she read many books that kept her love for math alive. When Hunt entered Bryn Mawr College, she chose to major in mathematics. After graduating from Bryn Mawr, Hunt continued her studies at New York University (NYU). There, she received a fellowship to study math.

Impact on her field

"Hunt was recognized for a sustained record of fundamental contributions to probability and stochastic modeling, mathematical biology, computational geometry, nonlinear dynamics, computer graphics, and parallel computing."

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/PEEPS/hunt_ferny.html#:~:text=Hunt%20was%20recognized%20for%20a,computer%20graphics%2C%20and%20parallel%20computing.

What are three interesting facts about this person?

In 2000, Hunt received the Arthur S. Flemming Award for her contributions to probability and stochastic modeling, mathematical biology, computational geometry, nonlinear dynamics, computer graphics, and parallel computing.

What words could you use to describe this person?

She is
Adaptable

Accomplished

Ambitious

Analytical

Authentic

Collaborative

Confident

Adventurous

Attentive

Courageous

Empathetic

Persistent

Proactive

Accountable

Affectionate

Balanced

Driven

Kindhearted

Works cited:

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/PEEPS/hunt_ferny.html#:~:text=Hunt%20was%20recognized%20for%20a,computer%20graphics%2C%20and%20parallel%20computing.

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