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Robert Fefferman Dean of the Physical Sciences; Max Mason Distinguished Service Professor in Mathematics Areas of Expertise:
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Background:
As a research mathematician, Fefferman specializes in harmonic analysis, partial differential equations and probability theory. He began serving a five-year term as Dean of the Physical Sciences Division in 2003. In addition to his teaching, research and administrative work, Fefferman also has been active in mathematics education outreach, having worked with public school teachers for more than 15 years at all levels, from elementary school through high school. His outreach work includes teaching in the Summer Institute for the Development of Mathematics Teachers in Chicago Middle Schools, the Mathachievement program for Chicago Public School teachers in grades K-8, and the Collegiate Scholars Program, a partnership between Chicago Public Schools and the University.
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Press releases:
Ambitious scientific agenda triggers $20 million gift to University of Chicago University of Chicago selects HOK as architect for new science tower Four University of Chicago scientists receive $8 million in innovation awards from National Institutes of Health University of Chicago to commemorate accomplishments of mathematics alumnus J. Ernest Wilkins Jr. Robert Fefferman named Dean of Physical Sciences at University of Chicago |
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Chronicle articles:
Luce fellow works to add new knowledge about universe November 20, 2008 Nambu receives warm reception from students, colleagues at Nobel celebration Eckhardt’s $20 million gift an investment in future of science University to create Center for Physical, Computational Sciences Fefferman to serve second term as Dean of Physical Sciences Division |
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