Anne Penfold Street
Anne Penfold Street AM (1932–2016) was one of Australia's leading mathematicians, specialising in combinatorics. She was the third woman to become a mathematics professor in Australia, following Hanna Neumann and Cheryl Praeger. She was the author of several textbooks, and her work on sum-free sets became a standard reference for its subject matter. She helped found several important organizations in combinatorics, developed a researcher network, and supported young students with interest in mathematics.
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Born | Melbourne, Australia | October 11, 1932
Died | December 28, 2016 84) | (aged
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Spouse | Norman Street |
Children | 2, including Deborah |
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