Edith Hirsch Luchins

Edith Hirsch Luchins (21 December 1921 Brzeziny, Poland – 18 November 2002 Suffern, New York) was a Polish-American mathematician. Her work focused on applying mathematical principles to problems in the philosophy of science and psychology, most notably in the field of Gestalt psychology. The Luchins and Luchins' Water Jar Experiment is named after her and psychologist Abraham S. Luchins.

For the economist, see Edith Hirsch (economist).
For Humanitarian and Desi Arnaz's wife, see Edith Mack Hirsch.
Edith Hirsch Luchins
Born(1921-12-21)December 21, 1921
Brzeziny, Poland
DiedNovember 18, 2002(2002-11-18) (aged 80)
Suffern, New York, United States
NationalityPolish
American
Alma materBrooklyn College
New York University
University of Oregon
Known forLuchins and Luchins' Water Jar Experiment
Scientific career
FieldsMathematics
Psychology
InstitutionsRensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Doctoral advisorBertram Yood
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