Rickett, Mary Ellen (1861–1925)
Rickett, Mary Ellen (1861–1925)
English mathematician and educator. Born Mar 4, 1861, in UK; died Mar 20, 1925; Bedford College, University of London, BA, 1881, graduate of Newnham College, 1886.
Long-time faculty member of Newnham College, Cambridge, served as a mathematics lecturer (1886–1908) and as a vice-principal of Old Hall (1889–1908); retired (1908); was the 1st woman recipient of University of London's Gold Medal and the 1st Wrangler of Newnham College (highest award possible for Cambridge math students).
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