Black History Math

Who is the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Elbert Frank Cox

• Malcolm X

Name the African American mathematician who contributed to the study of partial differential equations and the theory of functions of a complex variable.

• John Smith

• William W. Schieffelin Claytor

• Michael Brown

• Sarah Johnson

What is the name of the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics?

• Maya Angelou

• Euphemia Lofton Haynes

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

Which African American mathematician played a key role in the development of the digital computer?

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Tubman

• Katherine Johnson

What are some of the challenges faced by African American mathematicians in history?

• Excessive recognition and opportunities

• Equal access to education and opportunities

• Lack of discrimination and bias

• Limited access to education, discrimination, and lack of recognition

Name the African American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

• Michael White

• Sarah Brown

• John Green

• David Blackwell

What are some of the mathematical achievements of African American women in history?

• Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes and Dr. Marjorie Lee Browne did not make any significant mathematical achievements

• There are no notable mathematical achievements by African American women

• Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes and Dr. Marjorie Lee Browne

• African American women have not contributed to mathematics

Who is the first African American to win the Fields Medal, the most prestigious award in mathematics?

• Dr. Michael Brown

• Dr. Robert Green

• Dr. David Blackwell

• Dr. Jennifer White

What are some of the notable contributions of African American mathematicians to the field of statistics?

• Research and contributions in areas such as biostatistics, statistical genetics, and data science.

• Advancements in marine biology

• Inventions in mechanical engineering

• Contributions in ancient history

Name the African American mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of nonlinear functional analysis.

• J. Ernest Wilkins Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.