Mina Rees
Mina Spiegel Rees was born on August 2, 1902, in Cleveland, Ohio. At this time, Theodore
Roosevelt had been the president for approximately a year. Shortly after her birth the Rees
moved to New York City, where Mina grew up and attended public school. She spent her
teenage years going to the Hunter College High School, where she graduated valedictorian in
1919. After high school Mina went on to Hunter College, there she majored in mathematics,
graduating summa …
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…contributions that influence significantly the field of mathematics or mathematical
education on a national scale." Rees was awarded the National Academy of Sciences Public
Welfare Medal "in recognition of distinguished contributions in the application of science to
the public welfare." In addition, she had been honored with the Kings Medal for Service in the
cause of Freedom (Britain) and the President's Certificate of Merit (USA) for her important
contributions during World War ll.
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