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William Schieffelin

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William Schieffelin was born in Norfolk, Virginia back in 1908. He attended the public schools in Washington, D.C.   In 1928, he received his BS degree from Howard University. He continued his education receiving a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1933. After graduation, he taught at HBCU West Virginia State College for three years.

In 1937, he received a Rosenwald Fellowship at the University of Michigan, staying there for several years. During WWII, he served in the US Army, teaching Anti-Aircraft Artillery Schools in Virginia and Georgia. In 1947, he joined the faculty at Howard where he taught until his retirement in 1965. He died just two years later in 1967, he was 59.

What you may not know about William Schieffelin Claytor is that he was the first African-American to have a paper published in the Annals of Mathematics in 1937. Also, he was the third African-American to get a PhD in mathematics.

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Comments (13)

Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

It just shows how far a person can go with a good education. Have a great week.

Jun 26, 2019 03:59 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray this great mathematic mind passed away at a very young age.... imagine the contributions, had he lived longer...

Jun 26, 2019 04:00 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning James - his mastery of mathematics help keep our country safe.  Math is the basis to many discoveries.

Jun 26, 2019 05:48 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

Mathematics, you either love it or hate it.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Jun 26, 2019 06:03 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, James - obviously a well-gifted student who put his knowledge to good use.  

Jun 26, 2019 06:37 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I can say I will never equal or come close to his achievements in math.

Jun 26, 2019 06:42 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

Stories like this remind me time and time again, that all men and women are created equal rgardless of their skin color...A

Jun 26, 2019 07:30 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello James,  Great information on him and what he did with his life.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Jun 26, 2019 08:02 AM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Ah, the layers of mathematics, I cannot imagine the discipline it takes to earn a doctorate in that field. At 59 I see that he had given so much and can only imagine his accomplishments while in retirement. Gone too soon, RIP Mr. Claytor.

Jun 26, 2019 11:47 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- what an amazing mind and an amazing person!  And I agree, it is sad that he left us all too soon. 

Jun 26, 2019 01:10 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I'm sure that he met many obstacles in his path to further our understanding of mathematics. His perseverance benefitted us all.

Jun 26, 2019 01:31 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi James:

William Schieffelin certainly had an impressive career and life, and significant achievements!

Jeff

Jun 27, 2019 05:52 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

How sad he died at such an early age, interestingly that was the year we came to the United States, Endre

Jul 04, 2019 12:04 AM