Tag: Mathematicians

10 of Today???s Most Influential Mathematicians

Mathematics has continually expanded into more and more powerful and abstract areas of study. Professional mathematicians understandably specialize, and only a few truly great mathematicians can honestly be said to understand most of the field. Yet, in the end, mathematics remains counting. The stud...

Famous Mathematicians / Scientists from the Modern Western World

William Gilbert (1544–1603): Physicist and natural philosopher; studied magnetism and electricity. Tycho Brahe (1546–1601): Astronomer known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical observations John Napier (1550–1617): Mathematician; invented logarithms and...