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Mina Rees, American mathematician (died 1997)

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Mina Rees

American mathematician (1902–1997)

Mina Spiegel Rees was an American mathematician. She is known for her assistance to the US Government during WWII, as well as making several breakthroughs for women in science. Her most notable accomplishments include becoming the first female President of the American…
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August 2

Day of the year

August 2 is the 214th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 151 days remain until the end of the year.
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